(Specialist) Teaching & Learning Support Assistant

Frederick Holmes School; Cottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Frederick Holmes School in Cottingham, United Kingdom, is seeking a Specialist Teaching & Learning Support Assistant. The role supports pupils with complex needs across the school, delivering tailored assistance and contributing to group learning within the classroom.

The successful candidate will work under the Humber Education Trust, with training provided. The post offers term-time hours plus 5 days, with a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027 and a start ASAP after checks.

Qualifications

• Understanding of National Curriculum, EYFS guidance and other codes of practice (SEN, Safeguarding)
• Effective use of ICT to support teaching and learning
• Ability to interact with courtesy, tact and diplomacy

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and evaluation of learning, providing detailed and regular feedback 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 safety and access to learning activities
• Support the academic, social, emotional and development of individuals and groups of learners understanding how children, young people and vulnerable adults with complex needs learn
• Assist with development and implementation of Individual Education / Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence

Job description

(SPECIALIST) TEACHING & LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
FREDERICK HOLMES SCHOOL

Grade & Scale point: 4, Scp 5-7
Salary: £26,428 - £27,274 FTE, £20,495 - £21,151 Actual, £13.70 - £14.14/hr
Hours of work: 33.33 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2027, Term-time + 5 days (195 days)
Start date: ASAP following pre-employment checks

We are committed to delivering an exceptional standard of education and are seeking to further strengthen our team through the appointment of a (Specialist) Teaching & Learning Support Assistant.

Our pupils present a diverse range of complex needs, including medical, learning, physical, and communication challenges. The successful candidate will work flexibly across the school, providing tailored support to individual pupils and contributing effectively to group learning within the classroom.

Many of our pupils require a high level of adult support to engage fully with the curriculum, as well as assistance with personal care routines, medical needs, and physical management programmes. While previous experience in these areas is advantageous, it is not essential. Comprehensive training and ongoing professional support will be provided.

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.

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.

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.

CLOSING DATE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS

8am, Monday 2 November 2026

INTERVIEW DATE

w/c 9 November 2026

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.