Achievement Support Assistant

Dorchester Primary School, Hull, HU7 6AH

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  7 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary £18808 - £19411

Achievement Support Assistant job summary

2 x Achievement Support Assistants
Grade 4 SCP 5-7 (£25,583- £26,403 pro rata, actual salary £18,808 - £19,411)
32.5 hours per week
8:30 - 3:30 (Mon-Fri, including 30min lunch break)
Fixed-term until 31/08/2025 initially, with a view to being made permanent on successful completion of probation
Term-time only (190days per year)
Start Date: January 2026

We are looking for two dynamic, committed and innovative individuals to join our team to support children with special educational needs. The successful candidates will work within our designated SEND Unit, which will cater for up to thirty pupils with additional and complex needs.

We already have two SEND Classrooms, which cater for up to twenty pupils. With the support of the Local Authority, we are increasing the intake in our SEND Unit to thirty pupils from January 2026. You will be deployed to work in one of the SEND Classrooms, alongside the very experienced and knowledgeable existing staff.

If you are ready for a challenge, have a positive outlook and want to develop your understanding and skills in a supportive Trust, then we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will:

- Have empathy and perseverance.

- Be willing to undertake any additional training to enhance own practice.

- Be fully committed to supporting our children.

- Have flexibility and be willing to adapt to meet the needs of the pupils they are working with.

- Have knowledge and experience of working with children with additional needs - especially communication and interaction difficulties.

We can offer:

- - Delightful children who love being in school.

- - Hard-working, motivated and knowledgeable staff, who work together in the best interests of children.

- - Opportunities to work with colleagues across our schools.

- - Investment in your development, through targeted CPD.

Visits are encouraged. If you would like to arrange a visit or would like any further information about these posts, please contact Mrs Sue Smith, Office Manager on 01482 825207.

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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. 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

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TALENT POOL

If you do not find a suitable job on our website at this moment, we encourage you to sign up for our Talent Pool. By joining, you'll stay connected with our Trust and be considered for future opportunities across our Trust as soon as they arise. It's a great way to ensure you're on our radar for roles that match your skills and interests.   Please use the following link https://mynewterm.com/candidate-login/ to join in.

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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.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Dorchester Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 291 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dorchester Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dorchester-primary-school-hull

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