Achievement Support Assistant

Woodland Primary School; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development programmes

Supportive environment

Career progression opportunities

Safe, inclusive school community

Job summary

Woodland Primary School in Hull is seeking an Achievement Support Assistant to work with pupils in Early Years and Key Stage 1, supporting learning and access to activities. The role focuses on targeted support for children with delayed development and requires collaboration with teaching staff.

The post is fixed term until 31 August 2027, 30 hours per week, term-time only (190 days), with a salary of £26,428–£27,274 FTE or £17,975–£18,550 actual, plus hourly rates. Start ASAP following checks.

Qualifications

• Understanding of National Curriculum and EYFS guidance.
• Experience supporting pupils with delayed developmental needs.
• Ability to contribute to planning and evaluation of learning.
• Comfort with safeguarding and inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and evaluation of learning and record pupils' progress.
• Support individuals and small groups to accelerate learning.
• Support emotional, behavioural and pastoral needs of all pupils, including those with additional needs, ensuring safety and access to learning.
• Assist with IEPs and Behaviour Plans; support personal care where required.
• Encourage independent learning and curiosity.

Skills

National Curriculum & EYFS guidance

ICT to support learning

Interpersonal; tact and diplomacy

Professional relationships with staff;

Job description

ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORT ASSISTANT
WOODLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

Grade & Scale point: 4, SCP 5-7

Salary: £26,428-£27,274 FTE, £17,975-£18,550 Actual, £13.70-£14.14/hr

Hours of work: 30 hrs/wk, Monday – Friday, 8.45am – 3.15pm

Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2027, Term time only (190 days)

Start date: ASAP following pre-employment checks

Woodland Primary School is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, and highly motivated Achievement Support Assistant to join our caring and dedicated team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning within the Early Years and Key Stage 1 provision, working closely with pupils who have delayed developmental needs. They will provide targeted support to help every child access learning opportunities, make progress, and achieve their full potential.

Woodland Primary School is a smaller-than-average, ‘Good’ rated primary school with approximately 200 pupils, located in the east of Hull. Our children are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on our warm, inclusive, and community-focused ethos, where every child is known, valued, and supported to succeed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Contribute to planning and evaluation of learning and assists in the recording of pupils’ progress
• Support individual and small groups of children in the curriculum, to accelerate their learning
• Support the emotional, behavioural and pastoral needs of all pupils, including children with additional needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education / Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
• Encourages pupils to develop as independent learners with a thirst for learning

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Understanding of National Curriculum, EYFS Guidance and other codes of practice e.g. SEN, Equalities, Safeguarding
• Effective use of ICT to support teaching and learning
• Ability to interact well using courtesy, tact and diplomacy and negotiation skills
• Ability to establish professional, effective working relationships with a range of partners/colleagues and children and young people

If you believe in the children in Hull, are passionate about our community and truly want to make a difference then we would love to hear from you.

AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:

• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our trust-wide teacher development programmes and communities of practice.
• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.
• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.

Closing date for completed applications:

8am, Thursday 22 October 2026

Interview date:

w/c 2 November 2026

Visits to the school are encouraged, please ring to make an appointment.

If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Courtney Thickett, HR Administrator, at Woodland Primary School.

As part of Humber Education Trust's recruitment processes, in accordance with statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

CONDITIONAL OFFER:

Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record.