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The Education Alliance; Howden; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Tea and coffee in staff rooms

Well-being support and NHS benefits

Maternity/Neonatal pay options

Flexible working options

Pension scheme

Job summary

Howden Junior School, part of The Education Alliance (TEAL) Multi Academy Trust, is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support teaching, learning and the care of children. You will work as part of a friendly team to help pupils thrive and reach their full potential.

The role runs up to 25 hours per week during term time, with an additional 25 hours, and is fixed term until 31 July 2027. Applicants should have a Level 2 TA qualification (or be willing to work towards it) and good

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Clarify and explain instructions.
• Help pupils use equipment and materials; assist with moving and handling as needed.
• Support in areas such as language, behaviour, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting and ICT.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Education

Level 2 TA qualification

Job description

Salary: Actual salary will be £15,338.92 per annum

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 in supporting 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

• 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.

Benefits

• 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 coffee in 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 platform which 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 Monday 2nd November 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.

The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf