Higher Level Teaching AssistantCouncil

Achieving the expected standards in all areas – Ofsted 2026

TOPCLIFFE ROAD, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1RZ

11-18 MIXED COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL: 1000 STUDENTS (INCLUDING 139 IN SIXTH FORM COLLEGE)

HEADTEACHER: EMMA LAMBDEN

TELEPHONE: 01845 522024

WEBSITE: www.thirskschool.org

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Required immediately

Working alongside the SENDCO and Deputy SENDCO you will be required to work with students from KS3 and KS4 with the overarching aim to support our pupils to achieve their full potential. Specialism in SEMH is preferred but we are open to applicants with a variety of experience. As well as delivering learning activities for individuals and groups there will be an expectation to both plan and prepare work to deliver lessons as well as assessing and reporting on the progress and attainment of pupils.

Holidays are not permitted to be taken during term time.

37 hours per week, term time only plus training days.

Grade F (SCP 9 - 13), £24,405.75 pro-rata salary

Selection Process:

If candidates want to get a flavour of our school, please visit our website, though aspects of our information are currently under revision. We would also direct you to our social media feeds. You can find us on Facebook by searching ‘Thirsk School and Sixth Form College’ and on Instagram by searching ‘Be More Thirsk’.

A downloadable application form is available from our website: www.thirskschool.org or upon request from [email protected].

We will conduct interviews in school.

Our ambitious school is based in the easily accessible market town of Thirsk, which lies very close to the A1(M), A19 and mainline rail links, between two beautiful National Parks.

Closing Date: 9am on Wednesday 25th November, although we reserve the right to close our application process early if we get a strong response to this advert. Interviews will take place shortly thereafter.

If you are excited by the opportunity to join us, please send your completed application to [email protected]

Key documents

Applicant pack.pdf

Application form.docx

Key dates

Closing date: 25th November 2026

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Thirsk School and Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy, and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children and approved references.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

Position type: Full time