Teaching Assistant Level 1 (fixed-term)

Howden C of E Infants School are looking for an individual who is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of young people to join our friendly and dedicated team, providing in-class support for a pupil with high-level special educational needs. The working hours are from 08:30am to 03:30pm Monday to Friday during the school term. Your actual salary will be £17,664.81 per annum (£12.45 per hour), and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year. This role is fixed-term until 31st August 2025.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitating the individual pupil's physical, emotional and educational development, by clarifying and explaining instructions;
• Ensuring the pupil is 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 etc.
• Helping pupils to concentrate on, and finish work set;
• Meeting the physical and personal care needs of pupils as required, whilst encouraging independence where appropriate;
• Liaising with the class teacher and SENCO about individual needs;
• Developing appropriate resources to support the pupil(s).

Why choose us?

At Howden C of E Infant School, we provide a friendly, stimulating environment, which allows each child to respond positively to opportunities, challenges and responsibilities. We encourage pupils to work both independently and co-operatively, to think creatively and critically and to solve their own problems.

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 are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contact our HR Team on 01482 631208 or by email via recruitment@theeducationalliance.org.uk if you would like to visit or find out more.

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.

We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed. If you require an application in a different format to our standard digital application form, please get in touch with a member of the team at recruitment@theeducationalliance.org.uk.

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 2024 guidance.