Howden Junior School

The Hub School; Howden; Remote; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional qualifications

On-site parking

Well-being support

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Family friendly policies

Employee discounts

Cycle to work

Job summary

Howden Junior School is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with learning and care activities. The role focuses on enabling individual or small-group learning, building confidence and independence under supervision of teaching staff.

The successful candidate will have Level 2 TA qualification (or plan to achieve it) and strong literacy/numeracy basics, plus the ability to work collaboratively in a team across the school day.

Qualifications

• Level 2 TA qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate pupil participation and learning individually or in small groups.
• Clarify and explain instructions and ensure use of equipment.
• Assist in identified areas such as language, behaviour, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting, ICT and EAL.
• Help pupils concentrate on and finish work set, promoting independence.
• Meet the physical needs of pupils as required while encouraging independence.
• Liaise with the class teacher and SENCO about individual needs.
• Develop appropriate resources to support the pupil(s).

Skills

Compassionate

Literacy

Numeracy

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 TA qualification

Job description

Howden Junior School are looking for an individual who is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of children to join our friendly and dedicated team of Teaching Assistants who play a vital role insupporting and assisting the teaching, learning and care of children within our school.

The working hours are up to 25 per week Monday to Friday during the school term, plus an additional 25 hours. The post holder will also support with lunchtime supervision of the children. Your actual salary will be £15,338.92 per annum, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year. This role is fixed term until 31 July 2027.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities associated with this role involve facilitating the participation and learning of pupils either individually or in small groups, helping to build confidence and self-esteem, including but not limited to:

• clarifying and explaining instructions;
• ensuring pupil's are able to use equipment and materials provided; Including, moving and handling to meet a child’s individual needs.
• assisting in identified areas, e.g. language, behaviour, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation, the use of ICT, social skills and EAL
• helping pupils to concentrate on, and finish work set;
• meeting the physical needs of pupils as required whilst encouraging independence;
• liaising with the class teacher and SENCO about individual needs
• developing appropriate resources to support the pupil(s)

Why choose us?

Howden Junior School offers an exciting, challenging primary experience to each of our pupils and in every case, we aim to make sure what we teach to our children is relevant to their needs and their context, designed to enable all children to meet their full potential.

We are part of TEAL (The Education Alliance) Multi Academy Trust and together we share a common purpose:

"We are here to make great schools and happier, stronger communities so that people have better lives"

We are very proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contactour HR Team at [e-mail] or on 01482 631208 ext 2353 if you would like to arrange a visit or find out more about the role.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Access to professional qualifications via the apprenticeship levy including routes into teaching via our Teacher Training Provider (YWTT)
• Free, on-site parking as well as Free tea and coffeein our staff rooms
• Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling and our virtual GP service.
• Family friendly policies,including sector leading Maternity, Adoption and Neonatal care pay offers.
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Automatic membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Recognition of continuous service if you join us from another school, academy or local government employer
• Access to our staff benefits platformwhich includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an individual who is compassionate, engaging, versatile and committed to ensuring every individual child receives the care, support and guidance they need to thrive and be the best they can be.

The successful applicant will have good literacy and numeracy skills, a level 2, TA qualification (or willingness to work towards)and the ability to work collaboratively within a team with minimal supervision.

The closing date for applications is Friday 16th October 2026.

The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 guidance.

Associate - Part-Time - Term Time with Plus Day

School

Location

Howden

Salary Description

Actual salary will be £15,338.92 per annum