Teaching Assistant Level 2 (EYF)

Co-operative Learning Trust; Humbleton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive Multi-Academy Trust

Professional growth opportunities

Staff discounts & cycle-to-work scheme

LGPS/Teachers Pension

Job summary

St George's Primary School, part of Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust, is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 (EYF) to support Early Years learners in Nursery. The role offers 32.5 hours per week during term time plus 5 training days, on a temporary contract through 31 August 2027.

You will work within a friendly Foundation Stage team, supporting children with diverse needs and making observations feeding into progress assessments to move learning forward with nurturing support.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in working with children with additional needs is essential.
• Able to make observations feeding into pupil progress assessments.
• We expect a dynamic, caring, and motivated team player.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in Nursery as part of the Foundation Stage team.
• Assist with tracking pupil progress and contribute to assessments.
• Interact with children to understand their learning needs and interests.

Skills

Observation & Assessment

Nurturing Approach

Support for Early Years

Team Collaboration

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 2 (EYF) at St George's Primary School

18 Days Remaining

18 Days Remaining

Job Reference # EDV/2026/SGPS/51539

Job Category Professional & Support | Teaching Support

Location St George's Road, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU3 6ED

Contract Type Temporary

Contract Term Part-Time

Salary £19,940.00 - £20,579.00 Annually (Actual)

Grade 4 SCP 5-7

Hours Per Week 32.5

Weeks Per Year 38 + 5 Days

Closing Date 4:00pm, Sun 8th Nov, 2026

Start Date As soon as possible

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s) To be confirmed

About this Role

Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Early Years Foundation Stage)

Salary: Grade 4 Point 5-7 (£19,940 - £20,579 actual salary per annum)

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 5 training days

Fixed-term contract until 31st August 2027

As soon as possible

Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is a vibrant family of ten schools across Hull - three secondary and seven primary - united by a shared purpose: to inspire pupils to thrive in life. Each Thrive school is a dynamic community of staff, pupils, and families working together to unlock every child's potential.

The Opportunity

St George's is an inner-city primary school looking to appoint a full-time Teaching Assistant who is passionate about early learning, to work in our Early Years Foundation Stage.

The successful candidate will be part of our experienced and friendly Foundation Stage team and will support the learning of children in the Nursery. You will work with children with a wide range of needs, and therefore experience of, or an interest in working with children with additional needs is essential. You will play an important role in making observations which will feed into assessments of pupil progress. Most importantly, you will interact with the children to understand their learning needs and interests, to move their learning forward and provide nurture and support.

What We Offer

• An inclusive and forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Access to our staff benefits platform, including retail discounts, gym membership offers, and savings schemes such as cycle-to-work
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme/ Teachers Pension

What You Will Bring

We are looking for someone dynamic, caring and motivated; we will offer you training and support and the opportunity to be part of a hard-working and friendly team.

Next Steps

We are proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident Committed Employer. Through this accreditation, we will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Closing date: Sunday 8th November 2026, 4:00pm
• Interviews: To be confirmed

As part of Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust's commitment to safer recruitment processes and in accordance with statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

Our commitment to equality and diversity

Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging.

Safeguarding Statement

As part of Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust's commitment to safer recruitment processes, and in accordance with statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education, we will conduct an online search on all shortlisted candidates.

Our commitment to Safeguarding: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each school has a robust Safeguarding Policy, and all staff receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout their employment. A candidate's suitability to work with children will be explored at all stages of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), a Children's Barred List check, a Section 128 Management Check if relevant, Prohibition check and overseas checks as applicable, identity check, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and a check regarding their eligibility to work in the UK.

This role involves contact with children and provides regular access to children; therefore, it is a 'regulated activity'. As such, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, and 2020