Achievement Support Assistant

1. HCAT Wheeler Primary School

   Achievement Support Assistant

   Grade 4 points 5 - 7

   32.5 hours per week

   Term time only

   Full‑Time Equivalent Salary: £26,427 - £27,274

   Actual salary - pro rata: £19,429.30 - £20,052.02

   Permanent

   Start date: As soon as possible

   We are a highly successful academy trust with children, young people, staff and families at the heart of everything we do. Our aim is simply to empower everyone within our HCAT community to shine!

   We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Achievement Support Assistant. The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting children to thrive in a caring and inclusive environment. This post may entail a combination of 1:1 intervention, small group work and/or in class support across a wide age range, from Foundation 2 through to Year 6. The specifics of the roll would be built to the strengths of the successful candidate.

   Requirements:

   Experience working with children in a primary school setting.

   Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.

   A commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment.

   In return we offer:

   Children who love to learn and are proud of their school.

   A staff team that are highly skilled, supportive, and fun.

   A restorative school community that is keen to learn and be the very best that they can.

   Continued CPD and a commitment to grow and invest in you.

   As a member of HCAT we offer:

   • A chance to make a meaningful impact on young lives, helping pupils overcome challenges and reach their potential.
   • Daily opportunities to inspire, mentor, and guide children and young people.
   • A family-like atmosphere where staff, pupils, and families work together in a supportive community.
   • A shared purpose in shaping the future through learning and character development.
   • Access to generous pension schemes through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
   • Term-time only contracts available for many roles, supporting work-life balance, family life and reducing childcare needs.
   • Employee discounts on retail, leisure, and travel through trust partnerships.
   • A cycle to work scheme that promotes health and saves on commuting costs.
   • A confidential Employee Assistance Programme offering support for mental health, legal, and financial matters.
   • A dedicated wellbeing day to focus on personal rest and rejuvenation.
   • Mental Health Champions across the trust promoting a positive and inclusive culture.
   • Flexible working options depending on role and school needs.
   • An opportunity to be part of a collaborative trust and work alongside outstanding teachers and professionals.
   • The chance to work with staff who are passionate about helping every child become the best they can be.
   • Bespoke, high-quality professional development tailored to all career stages.
   • Opportunities to contribute to curriculum innovation and excellence across the trust.

   Hull Collaborative Academy Trust (HCAT)

   Colleagues will benefit from being part of The Hull Collaborative Multi-Academy Trust (HCAT) where there are significant opportunities for further progression as well as generous employee benefits and favourable pay and conditions.

   Closing Date for applications: Friday 20th November

   Interviews: TBC

   The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 so is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. This post involves contact with children in a school setting and has safeguarding responsibilities.

   As part of our safer recruitment procedures, online checks (including social media) may be carried out by the Trust, through the shortlisting process.

   SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

   HCAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

   Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. As part of our safer recruitment procedures, online checks (including social media) may be carried out by the Trust, as part of our shortlisting process.

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