Teaching Assistant

Grade & Scale point: 3, SCP 3-5 Salary: £26,016 - £26,428 FTE, £13.48 - £13.70/hr Hours of work: Various, up to 33 hrs per week Contract: Casual Assignment, Term-time only Start date: ASAP following pre-employment checks We are a Special School with pupils from ages 3 to 19 and we pride ourselves on our outstanding quality of education. We are seeking to strengthen and increase our team by expanding our bank of casual staff who will be placed according to the needs of the school. Many of our pupils have complex medical needs as well as learning and/or communication difficulties. The ideal candidate will be flexible, willing to work around the different departments of the school and have experience of working with special needs children or an interest in gaining experience of working within a special needs school. The pupils require high levels of adult support not only to access the school curriculum but also with personal care routines.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Attends to the pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters

Prepares classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assists with the display of pupils’ work

Encourages pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher

Supports the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate

Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Experience in working with or caring for children of relevant age

Ability to support pupils learning consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.

Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these

If you believe in the children in Hull, are passionate about our community and truly want to make a difference then we would love to hear from you.

AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:

Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.

A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.

Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.

Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.

A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.

Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.

Visits to our school are welcome by appointment. Please contact the school office.

Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Friday 16 October 2026 Interview: w/c 2 November 2026

If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Danielle Abbott, HR Administrator, at Ganton School.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please complete our 'fast apply' application form to apply for this vacancy. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received. As part of Humber Education Trust's recruitment processes, in accordance with statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

CONDITIONAL OFFER:

Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks.