Higher Level Teaching Assistant and Advanced Teaching Assistant

Salary: £25,989 to £29,064 pro rata, per annum

Grade: ATA (Grade E SCP 6 - 9)/ HLTA (Grade F SP 9-13)

Contract: Fixed term, permanent role & possible apprenticeship

Hours: 32.5 hours per week: Monday to Friday 8:00 – 15:00 (inc. half hour unpaid lunch)

Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire, Craven Pupil Referral Service

Term time only plus 5 training days

Craven Pupil Referral Service is a small secondary school, of just 29 pupils, based on the outskirts of Skipton that provides high quality education for young people who have been excluded, or are in danger of exclusion, from mainstream school. Rated GOOD by Ofsted in 2024 Craven Pupil Referral Service, Skipton - OFSTED Reports

Think you know what it's like in a PRU? Think again This is a fantastic environment where you really get to know the students and can make a significant difference in the lives of young people. Working as a strong team, together we take pride in the work we do and the relationships we build with students, parents/carers and staff. Give us a call and come look for yourself. This could be your opportunity, to make a real difference to the next generation.

Would you like to work somewhere that:

• helps to support development and self-control in our young people

• is committed to improving the lives of young people and their families

• offers continual professional development and personalised learning for staff

Can you:

• work independently with a range of student needs

• find enjoyment in a fast-paced, reactive environment

• be a self-reflective, team-player

The successful candidate will provide academic, behaviour and pastoral support to pupils in small groups and 1:1 and have responsibility for delivering interventions in one or more skills areas. They will be child centred and focus on providing the best possible education and care for pupils, have strong behaviour management skills to help regulate students and develop their academic knowledge.

We are looking to employ a HLTA and/or ATA, either a permanent position or a 1-year fixed term position with the option of a possible apprenticeship is also available for the right candidate. If you would like to find out more about this post, please call to speak with Rebecca Lonsdale

• Application forms can be requested from school, which must be e-mailed with subject FAO Michelle Airey

• We will not accept CV or agency applications.

• The closing date for this post is Midnight Thursday 8th January 2026

• It is intended interviews will take place the following week and will be confirmed with successful candidates.

Craven PRS is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of all young people and it is expected that all staff this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure and barring checks.

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Key documents

Job Description and Person Specification - HLTA

Job Description and Person Specification - ATA

Key Dates

Closing Date: Thursday 8th January 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

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Higher Level Teaching Assistant and Advanced Teaching Assistant

Posted: 19/12/2025

Closing date: 08/01/2026

Closing time: 23:59