Specialist Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Staff support and wellbeing

Safe working environment

Positive, collaborative team

Job summary

Tweendykes School is a community special school for ages 3–19, seeking a Specialist Teaching & Learning Support Assistant. You will support pupils with complex needs across the school, providing individual and group assistance to access learning and personal care routines.

The role requires contributing to planning, feedback, and implementing education plans, with a focus on independence and safeguarding within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting learners with complex needs in a school setting.
• Ability to contribute to planning and evaluation of learning.
• Experience of safeguarding and implementing support plans.
• Proficiency in ICT to support teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and evaluation of learning, providing feedback on attainment and behaviour.
• Supervises and provides specialist support for individuals with SEN and complex needs.
• Support learning, social, emotional and development of individuals and groups.
• Assist with development and implementation of Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.
• Set high expectations and promote independence.

Skills

SEN support

ICT for teaching

Professional relationships

Communication skills

Job description

(SPECIALIST) TEACHING & LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
TWEENDYKES SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM

Grade & Scale point: 4, Scp 5-7
Salary: £26,428 - £27,274 FTE, £19,985 - £20,625 Actual, £13.70 - £14.14/hr
Hours of work: 32.5 hrs per wk, Mon 8.50am–4.15pm, Tues & Thurs 8.50am–3.45pm, Wed & Friday 8.50am–3.30pm
Contract: Fixed Term until July 2027, Term-time + 5 days (195 days)
Start date: ASAP following pre-employment checks

Tweendykes School is a community special school for pupils aged 3–19, providing exceptional support for children and young people with severe learning difficulties. With a strong reputation for delivering outstanding education, we are looking to further enhance our team through the appointment of a (Specialist) Teaching & Learning Support Assistant.

Many of our pupils have complex medical, learning, and communication needs. You will work across the school, supporting pupils individually and in small groups within classroom settings. Our pupils require high levels of adult support, not only to access the curriculum but also to assist with personal care routines.

At Tweendykes, we believe every child should arrive at school excited for the day ahead and leave with a sense of pride in their achievements. Our dedicated and caring staff team works tirelessly to provide high quality educational opportunities that enable every pupil to thrive and reach their full potential. In return, we offer a professional, welcoming, and supportive working environment where every member of staff is truly valued.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Contribute to planning and evaluation of learning, providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers on learners’ attainment, progress, behaviour and attitudes to learning
• Supervises and provides specialist support for individuals with SEN, disabilities, personal and health needs, EAL, etc. ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Support the academic, social, emotional and development of individuals and groups of learners understanding clearly how children, young people and vulnerable adults with complex and Special Educational Needs learn
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education / Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
• Sets challenging and demanding expectations and promotes self-esteem and independence

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Understanding of National Curriculum, EYFS Guidance and other codes of practice e.g. SEN, Equalities, Safeguarding
• Effective use of ICT to support teaching and learning
• Ability to interact well using courtesy, tact and diplomacy and negotiation skills
• Ability to establish professional, effective working relationships with a range of partners/colleagues and children and young people.

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 trust-wide teaching development programmes and communities of practice.
• 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.

Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Friday 23 October 2026

Interview date: TBC

As part of Humber Education Trust's recruitment processes, in accordance with statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

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.