Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Teaching Vacancies; North Ferriby; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to professional qualifications

On-site parking

Well-being support (gym discounts, flu

Family friendly policies and flexible"

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for Howden Junior School in the East Riding area. The role supports learning and care for pupils, helping with language, numeracy, social skills, and daily activities within a warm, collaborative team.

The post is part-time (up to 25 hours weekly during term time, plus additional hours for lunchtime supervision) with a fixed-term contract to 31 July 2027. Salary is £15,338.92 per annum, paid over 12 months.

Qualifications

• Level 2 TA qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate pupil participation and learning individually or in small groups.
• Clarify and explain instructions; ensure pupils can use equipment provided.
• Assist in language, literacy, numeracy, and social skills development.
• Support lunchtime supervision and daily care needs.
• Liaise with the class teacher and SENCO on individual needs.
• Develop resources to support pupils’ progress.

Skills

Compassionate

Engaging

Team player

Literacy skills

Education

Level 2 TA qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're 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 applicant 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.

What the school offers its staff

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

Further details about the role

Howden Junior 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 25 per week Monday to Friday during the school term, plus an additional 25 hours. The post holder will also support with lunchtime supervision of the children. Your actual salary will be £15,338.92 per annum, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year. This role is fixed term until 31 July 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?

Howden Junior School 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 applicant 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 Monday 2nd November 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.

The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf

Commitment to safeguarding

The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be sought prior to appointment, and we undertake an online check on all shortlisted candidates, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf