Teaching Assistant Level 2

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Thorngumbald; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant for Thorngumbald Primary School, Thorngumbald, HU12 9QQ. The role supports children, including those with SEND, within an inclusive, nurturing environment. The position is term-time pro rata and fixed-term until 31 August 2027 due to budget constraints.

Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 23 November. The school emphasises relationships, wellbeing, and trauma-informed practice in daily work, with

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school setting is desirable.
• Understanding of SEND and trauma impact on development.

Responsibilities

• Undertake cover supervisor duties as required.
• Support emotional regulation and engagement in learning for pupils.

Job description

£23,564 - £23,945 per year ( Grade 4A term time pro rata)

Campaign

none

Term Entry

Fixed term until 31 August 2027 (Due to Budget Constraints)

Days

Monday to Friday

Address

Thorngumbald Primary School, Plumtree Road, Thorngumbald, HU12 9QQ

Interviews are Week commencing 23 November

Join Our Nurturing and Inclusive School Community.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our committed team at Thorngumbald Primary School, where relationships, inclusion, and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who believes that every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported in their learning journey. We are looking for someone who is not only hardworking and proactive but also deeply nurturing and emotionally attuned to the needs of children—especially those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or who may have experienced adversity or trauma.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a strong understanding of SEND and the impact of trauma on children’s development and behaviour.
• Be able to form positive, trusting relationships with children, staff, and families.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team, showing initiative, resilience, and flexibility.
• Be calm, consistent, and creative in supporting emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
• Have a passion for helping children thrive—socially, emotionally, and academically.
• To undertake cover supervisor duties as required.

At Thorngumbald, we believe that connection comes before correction, and that every behaviour is a form of communication. If you share our belief in nurturing the whole child and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

We offer:

• A warm, supportive staff team with a shared commitment to relational, trauma-informed practice.
• Ongoing training and development in areas such as attachment, trauma, and inclusive practice.
• A school culture where wellbeing and belonging are a priority—for both children and staff.

If you are ready to bring your empathy, energy, and expertise to our school community, we welcome your application.

Online applications close on 12 November. Applications will be received at the school up until 9am on 13 November.

If you are a current East Riding of Yorkshire Council employee, you cannot use your East Riding email account to login and apply for jobs online. To submit an application, you must create an account or sign in using a personal email address.

Secondment

If you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis please ensure you have sought approval from your line manager prior to submitting your application.

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.