Achievement Support Assistant

Christopher Pickering Primary School, Hull, HU4 7EB

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  16 October 2026

• Closing date

  30 October 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  16 October 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: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,016 - £27,274 FTE, £17,694 - £18,550 Actual

Achievement Support Assistant job summary

CHRISTOPHER PICKERING PRIMARY SCHOOL
ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Grade & Scale point:           4, SCP 5-7
Salary:                                   £26,016 - £27,274 FTE, £17,694 - £18,550 Actual, £13.70-£14.14/hr
Hours of work:                     30 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Contract:                               Fixed term until 31 August 2027, Term time only (190 days)
Start date:                             ASAP Following pre-employment checks

Christopher Pickering Primary School is seeking a highly committed and enthusiastic Achievement Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.

We are proud of our strong team ethos, inclusive values, and exciting, immersive curriculum that inspires children to achieve their full potential. As a larger than average primary school, we benefit from a bespoke, purpose-built learning environment, shared with valued partners including Ganton Primary School, iPaSS, and Teeny Tots Nursery. Together, we provide a unique, collaborative approach to education that places children and families at the heart of everything we do.

The successful candidate will become part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences and supporting every child to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our children while working within a caring and inclusive school community.

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.

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.

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, Friday 30 October 2026

Interview date: TBC

Visits to the school are encouraged, please ring to make an appointment.

If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Christopher Pickering 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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 Christopher Pickering Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 443 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Christopher Pickering Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/christopher-pickering-primary-school-hull

Christopher Pickering Primary School is a large school to the west of Hull. It has places for 420 pupils aged 5-11 years and has a 40 place nursery. It is based in The Compass building, a purpose built centre, which it shares with a range of other agencies including a private nursery, the city’s hearing impaired resource base, a children’s centre and the primary section of Ganton Special School. Christopher Pickering Primary is Ofsted rated ‘Good’. They offer a truly inclusive approach to education and strive for all children to be the ‘best they can be’. Christopher Pickering Primary School became an academy in February 2015 and joined Humber Education Trust in September 2017.

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