Teaching Assistant Level 2

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Brough; Remote; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Tea and coffee in staff rooms

Well-being support

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Hunsley Primary 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 support and care for children within our school.

The post is part time (21.16 hours per week) during term time, Monday to Friday, with some lunchtime supervision duties. The actual salary is £12,649.97 per year, paid in 12 equal instalments. Fixed term until 31 August 2027.

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 to pupils.
• Ensure pupils can use equipment and materials provided; assist with moving and handling as needed.
• Assist in identified areas such as language, behaviour, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting and ICT use.
• Help pupils concentrate on and finish work set.
• Meet the physical needs of pupils while encouraging independence.
• Liaise with the class teacher and SENCO about individual needs.
• Develop resources to support the pupil(s).

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Compassionate

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 TA qualification

Willingness to work towards Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

This is an external vacancy and is not employment with East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

£12,649 per year (term time pro rata)

Campaign

none

Term Entry

Fixed term (Due to Temporary Funding)

Type Hours

Part time (21.16 hours per week)

Days

Monday to Friday

Address

Hunsley Primary School, Blue Bird Way, Brough, HU15 1XB

Hunsley Primary 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 21.16 per week, Monday to Friday during the school term. The post holder will also support with lunchtime supervision of the children. Your actual salary will be £12,649.97 per annum, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year. This is a fixed term role until 31 August 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities associated with this role involve facilitating the participation and learning of pupils either individually or in small groups, helping to build confidence and self-esteem, including but not limited to:

• 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?

Hunsley Primary 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 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 applicants 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 the Friday 23rd 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.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check.

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