Achievement Support Assistant
St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy, Pocklington, YO42 2HE21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP - subject to clearances
Closing date
10 April 2026 at 1pm
Date listed
20 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £14,468.00 - £14,932.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 4 (SCP 5-7) £25,583 FTE
Achievement Support Assistant job summary
St Mary and St Joseph VC Academy are seeking a dedicated and empathetic individual to provide 1-1 support for a student in Key Stage 2. This role is vital in ensuring that every child, regardless of their barriers to learning, has the opportunity to thrive in a mainstream environment.
Fixed-term until 31 August 2026. It is funded by the government, and there may be an opportunity to extend the contract if funding continues.
25 hours per week, term time only - hours of work - 9am to 3pm with one hour for lunch
You will be the student’s champion—helping them navigate the curriculum, manage their emotions, and build the independence they need to succeed.
About You
We aren't just looking for a "helper"; we are looking for a collaborator. You should have:
- Resilience: The ability to stay calm and consistent, even on challenging days.
- Adaptability: A "quick-on-your-feet" mindset to change tactics if a lesson isn't clicking.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with teachers and families.
- Experience: Previous experience with SEND is highly desirable, but a willing heart and a proactive attitude are essential.
What Our School Offers
- A supportive, inclusive team environment.
- Ongoing CPD (Continuing Professional Development).
- The chance to make a profound, visible difference in a young person’s life every single day.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
St Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
Disclaimer
By submitting this application form, you declare that all information provided is accurate and truthful. You further confirm that you have not used any artificial intelligence (AI) tools or software to generate, edit, or enhance any part of this application. Any application found to have utilized AI will be subject to disqualification.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 115 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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