Achievement Support Assistant

Neasden Primary School, Hull, HU8 0QB

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 March 2026

• Closing date

  10 April 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  20 March 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: £25,583 - £26,403 FTE, £15,950 - £16,461 Actual

Achievement Support Assistant job summary

ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORT ASSISTANT – MATERNITY COVER
NEASDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL

Grade & Scale point:          4, SCP 5-7
Salary:                                  £25,583 - £26,403 FTE, £15,950 - £16,461 Actual £13.26 - £13.69/hr
Hours of work:                   27.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Contract:                             Fixed term maternity cover until 31 August 2026, Term time only (190 days)
Start date:                           ASAP following pre-employment checks

Neasden Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Achievement Support Assistant to join our dedicated and successful team on a fixed term basis.

We welcome applications from both experienced Teaching Assistants and those who are new to the role. This is also an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to gain valuable experience in a primary school setting, particularly if you are considering a future career in teaching.

As part of Humber Education Trust, Neasden Primary School is committed to a shared vision rooted in high aspirations, strong moral values, and a culture of care and support—while still celebrating the uniqueness of each of our schools. If you believe in the potential of the children of Hull, are passionate about our community, and want to make a meaningful difference, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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 apply for this role using our 'fast apply' application form. 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 10 April 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 Courtney Thickett, HR Administrator, at Neasden 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 Neasden Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 283 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Neasden Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/neasden-primary-school-hull

Neasden Primary School is an average sized school in the east of Hull with places for 280 pupils aged 5-11 years and a 26 place nursery. Neasden Primary School is Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and is based in a newly built school building. It is a flagship school for Open Futures and values the acquisition of life enduring and life enhancing skills as well as academic achievement. Neasden Primary School converted to academy status in October 2013 and joined Humber Education Trust in September 2017.

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