Level 1 Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Ganton School is seeking casual staff to support pupils aged 3 to 19 with learning, social and personal care needs. The role is term-time only and offered as a casual assignment to cover needs across different departments.

Successful candidates will have experience with children or a strong interest in working in a special needs setting, and they will work as part of a supportive team to enable pupils to access the curriculum and daily routines.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with or caring for children of relevant age.
• Ability to support pupils learning consistently whilst recognising and responding to individual needs.
• Work constructively as part of a team within classroom roles.

Responsibilities

• Attends to the pupils’ personal needs, and implements related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
• Prepares classroom as directed for lessons and clears afterwards and assists with the display of pupils’ work.
• Encourages pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Supports the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.
• Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed.

Skills

Child care experience

Teamwork

Observational skills

Job description

Grade & Scale point:3, SCP 3-5
Salary: £26,016 - £26,428 FTE, £13.48 - £13.70/hr
Hours of work: Various, up to 33 hrs per week
Contract: Casual Assignment, Term-time only
Start date: ASAP following pre-employment checks

We are a Special School with pupils from ages 3 to 19 and we pride ourselves on our outstanding quality of education. We are seeking to strengthen and increase our team by expanding our bank of casual staff who will be placed according to the needs of the school.

Many of our pupils have complex medical needs as well as learning and/or communication difficulties. The ideal candidate will be flexible, willing to work around the different departments of the school and have experience of working with special needs children or an interest in gaining experience of working within a special needs school. The pupils require high levels of adult support not only to access the school curriculum but also with personal care routines.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Attends to the pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
• Prepares classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assists with the display of pupils’ work
• Encourages pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• Supports the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
• Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Experience in working with or caring for children of relevant age
• Ability to support pupils learning consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these

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 Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.
• 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.

Visits to our school are welcome by appointment. Please contact the school office.

Closing date for completed applications:

8am, Friday 16 October 2026

Interview:

w/c 2 November 2026

If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Danielle Abbott, HR Administrator, at Ganton School.

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.