Child Support Assistant

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Anlaby; Remote; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Springhead Primary School in Anlaby is seeking a dedicated Child Support Assistant to support Key Stage 2. The role is term-time, 21.25 hours per week (9.00am – 1.15pm, Mon-Fri), with salary at grade 3B pro rata (£13,110–£13,320 per year). Fixed term to 31 August 2026, with start January 2027.

The successful candidate will help children engage with learning, support social interactions, and apply strong behaviour management. DBS checks will be required; contact Wendy Randerson for informal chat.

Qualifications

• Dedicated, calm and supportive, with a commitment to helping children engage with learning.
• Strong behaviour management skills within a classroom setting are essential.
• Interest in or experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEND).

Responsibilities

• Support during morning lessons and throughout the school lunch break.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Behaviour management

SEND experience

Job description

£13,110 - £13,320 per year ( Grade 3B term time pro rata)

Campaign

none

Term Entry

Fixed term until 31 August 2026 (Due to Named Child)

Type Hours

Part time (21.25 hours per week)

Days

Monday to Friday

Address

Springhead Primary School, Forty Steps, Anlaby, HU10 6TW

Child Support Assistant - Point 3b actual salary £13,286.52 per year. Termtime only 21.25 hours per week (9.00am – 1.15pm Mon-Fri).
To start January 2027

We are looking for a dedicated, calm, and supportive Child Support Assistant to work in Key Stage 2. This role involves providing support during morning lessons and throughout the school lunch break.

The ideal candidate will be committed to helping children engage with their learning, develop friendships and build positive social interactions. Strong behaviour management skills within a classroom setting are essential, as is an interest in or experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEND).

Springhead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

For further information, or an informal chat about the post, contact Wendy Randerson, School Business Manager.

Online applications close on 6 November. Applications will be received at the school up until 9am on 7 November.

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Schools applications

This school does not have the resources to send individual notifications to all applicants who are not shortlisted so if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date you should assume you have been unsuccessful.

If selected for interview, an online search will be conducted for candidates. This is in line with KCSiE 2022.

DBS/Medical check

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check. The school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. All members of staff are expected to share this commitment.