Teaching Assistant Level 2

East Riding; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

East Riding is seeking a caring and proactive Teaching Assistant to join our SEN provision within a mainstream primary school in Hull. The role focuses on supporting children with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, build confidence and participate fully in lessons.

You will work closely with teachers to adapt activities, provide emotional and social support, prepare materials and monitor pupil progress.

Qualifications

• Caring and adaptable teaching assistant with a passion for supporting diverse needs.
• Experience delivering tailored support to children with additional needs.
• Ability to help pupils access learning, build confidence and engagement.
• Strong teamwork with teaching staff and safeguarding aware.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with additional needs to access learning.
• Deliver planned activities and adjust tasks to meet individual needs.
• Offer emotional and social support to create a nurturing environment.
• Build strong relationships to support wellbeing and progress.
• Assist with preparing learning materials and contribute to behaviour management.
• Provide feedback on pupil progress to teachers.

Skills

Caring

Adaptable

Enthusiastic

Tailored support

Job description

£20,379 - £20,709 per year ( Grade 4A term time pro rata)

Campaign

none

Term Entry

Permanent

Type Hours

Part time (32 hours per week)

Days

Monday to Friday

Address

Acre Heads Primary School, Welbourn Walk, Hull, HU4 7ST

We are seeking a caring, adaptable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our SEN provision within a mainstream primary school. The role involves providing tailored support to children with a range of additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop confidence and thrive within our inclusive setting. You will work closely with teaching staff to deliver planned learning activities, adjust tasks to meet individual needs, and offer emotional and social support to help create a positive and nurturing environment.

As part of the specialist provision team, you will build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, supporting their wellbeing, independence and engagement. The role also includes helping to prepare learning materials, contributing to behaviour support, and providing feedback on pupil progress. This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys supporting children with diverse needs and is committed to making a real difference to their learning and development.

Online applications close on 22 November. Applications will be received at the school up until 9am on 23 November.

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Schools applications

This school does not have the resources to send individual notifications to all applicants who are not shortlisted so if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date you should assume you have been unsuccessful.

If selected for interview, an online search will be conducted for candidates. This is in line with KCSiE 2022.

DBS/Medical check

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check. The school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. All members of staff are expected to share this commitment.

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