Senior Achievement Support Assistant (Nursery Nurse)

Woodland Primary School; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Hull is seeking a Senior Achievement Support Assistant to join their dedicated team. The successful candidate will support children, including those with additional needs, and contribute to planning and evaluation of learning activities. An NVQ Level 3 qualification and experience in supporting children is essential. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment focused on children's welfare and development.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Supportive work environment

Caring community focus

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs.
• Ability to work independently with groups of pupils or individuals.
• Understanding of child development and how children learn.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support individuals and groups of pupils.
• Assist with the development of Individual Education Plans.
• Promote self-esteem and independence among pupils.

Skills

Support for individuals with special educational needs

Planning and evaluating learning activities

Promoting good pupil behavior

Coaching and mentoring

Education

GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant / NNEB L3 qualification

Job description

SENIOR ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORT ASSISTANT ( NURSERY NURSE)

WOODLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

Grade & Scale point : 6, Scp 14-19

Salary : £29,540 - £32,061 FTE, £22,388 - £24,298 Actual, £15.31 - £16.62 / hr

Hours of work : 32.5 hrs / wk, Monday – Friday 8.15am – 3.30pm

Contract : Permanent, Term time + 5 training days (195 days / yr)

Start date : ASAP Following pre-employment checks

Woodland Primary School is delighted to offer the opportunity for an enthusiastic, inspiring and highly motivated Senior Achievement Support Assistant to join our caring and committed team in EYFS (nursery). If you are interested in making a real difference to the lives of our children and becoming a valued member of our school community, then we would love to hear from you.

We would be particularly interested to receive applications from candidates with knowledge, skills and experience of working with children with additional needs, including SEMH.

We are a smaller than average ‘Good’ primary school with around 200 children set in the east of Hull. Our children are at the very heart of everything we do and we value our warm, community feel.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

• Supervises and provides support for individuals and groups of pupils, including e.g. those with SEN, disabilities, personal needs, EAL ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Contributes to planning and evaluation of learning and assists in the recording of pupils’ progress
• Sets challenging and demanding expectations and promotes self-esteem and independence
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education / Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
• Promotes good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with School procedures and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
• Provide support via coaching and mentoring and modelling an enthusiasm for improving personal performance

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE :

• GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C (or equivalent)
• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant / NNEB L3 qualification
• Understanding of National Curriculum, EYFS Guidance and other codes of practice e.g., SEN, Equalities, Safeguarding
• Ability to work independently with groups of pupils or individuals
• Delivered intervention with positive measurable impact
• Understanding of child development and how children learn

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.

HOW TO APPLY :

Please complete our 'Fast Apply' application form and upload with an optional cover letter. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.

Closing date for completed applications : 8am, Friday 9 January 2026

INTERVIEW DATE :

TBC

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be made by telephoning the school office.

If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Courtney Thickett, HR Administrator, at Woodland Primary 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. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT :

Humber Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Safeguarding Statement

Woodland Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.