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Teaching Vacancies; Howden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to professional qualifications

Free on-site parking

Well-being support

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Howden Junior School is seeking a compassionate and engaging Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will support pupils with emotional and behavioural needs, aiding their access to the curriculum and encouraging independence.

The role involves working with individuals or small groups, assisting in language, literacy, numeracy, and ICT, and collaborating with teachers and the SENCO. Salary is£19,478.38 per annum, paid in 12 monthly instalments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties to access the curriculum.
• Work with individuals or small groups of pupils.
• Assist in areas such as language, behaviour, reading, numeracy, handwriting/presentation, ICT, social skills and EAL.
• Meet the physical needs of pupils and encourage independence.
• Liaise with the class teacher and SENCO about individual needs.

Skills

Compassionate

Engaging

Teamwork

Versatile

Education

Level 2 ELSA qualification or equivalent

Job description

What skills and experience we're 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, ELSA qualification or equivalent and the ability to work collaboratively within a team with minimal supervision.

What the school offers its staff

• 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

Further details about the role

Howden Junior School are looking for an individual who is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of pupils 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 pupils within our school.

The working hours are up to 31.25 per week during the school term, Monday to Friday, during the school term, plus an additional 31.25 hours. The post holder will also support with lunchtime supervision of the pupils. Your actual salary will be £19,478.38 per annum, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities associated with this role involve supporting pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties so they can effectively access the school curriculum and to support and encourage a whole school approach which allows pupils to acquire and develop emotional literacy skills, including but not limited to:

• Work with individuals or small groups of pupils
• Assisting in identified areas, e.g. language, behaviour, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation, the use of ICT, social skills and EAL
• 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 pupils is relevant to their needs and their context, designed to enable all pupils 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 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 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, ELSA qualification or equivalent and the ability to work collaboratively within a team with minimal supervision.

The closing date for applications is Monday 5th 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.

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

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Teal Associate Staff Pay Scale 6, £26,847 full time equivalent, actual salary £19,478.38