Achievement Support Assistant

Highlands Primary School, Hull, HU7 5DD

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  16 September 2026

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  16 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,428 - £27,274 FTE, £19,472 - £20,096 Actual

Achievement Support Assistant job summary

ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORT ASSISTANT – MATERNITY COVER
HIGHLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Grade & Scale point:    4, SCP 5-7
Salary:                            £26,428 - £27,274 FTE, £19,472 - £20,096 Actual, £13.70 - £14.14/hr
Hours of work:              32.5 hrs/wk, 4 days 8.30am - 3.30pm, 1 day 9.30am – 4.30pm  (days to be agreed)
Contract:                        Fixed term maternity cover until 31 August 2027,  Term time only (190 days)
Start date:                     ASAP Following pre-employment checks

Highlands Primary School is excited to have the opportunity to recruit a confident and enthusiastic Achievement Support Assistant to join our dedicated and committed team to cover maternity leave. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing, and who is eager to contribute to our warm, inclusive, and hardworking school community.

The successful candidate will work across the school, supporting both the learning and teaching of children with SEND. They will be flexible and adaptable in order to meet the needs of the school including providing an out of school club one day per week. They will also take part in continued professional development as part of our commitment to staff growth and high quality provision.

Highlands Primary School is a large primary school situated on North Bransholme. Part of Humber Education Trust, the school is rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and continually strives to improve further. We offer a happy, caring and safe environment where expectations are high and where learners are encouraged, challenged and supported to be the best they can be.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Contribute to planning and evaluation of learning and assists in the recording of pupils’ progress

• Support individual and small groups of children in the curriculum, to accelerate their learning

• Support the emotional, behavioural and pastoral needs of all pupils, including children with additional needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities

• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education / Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes

• Encourages pupils to develop as independent learners with a thirst for learning

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Understanding of National Curriculum, EYFS Guidance and other codes of practice e.g. SEN, Equalities, Safeguarding

• Effective use of ICT to support teaching and learning

• Ability to interact well using courtesy, tact and diplomacy and negotiation skills

• Ability to establish professional, effective working relationships with a range of partners/colleagues and children and young people.

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.

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.

Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Monday 28 September 2026

Interview date: w/c 28 September 2026

If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Kirsty Whiteley at Highlands Primary School.

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. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Humber Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect 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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Highlands Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 474 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Highlands Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/highlands-primary-school-hull

Highlands Primary School is situated on North Bransholme in Hull. It has 420 places for children in Reception – Year 6 as well as a 39FTE place nursery; it also provides funded places for 2-year-olds. Highlands Primary School is an outstanding school (Ofsted April 2012). It provides a happy welcoming, caring and safe environment where expectations are high and where learners are encouraged, challenged and supported to be the best they can be. Highlands converted to academy status in April 2013 and joined Humber Education Trust in September 2020.

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