Apprentice Teaching Assistant
Malet Lambert, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU8 0JD13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
20 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Term time, part time: Up to 30 hours
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- SCP 3- £17,840.45 (Actual Salary)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an individual who is compassionate, engaging and committed to ensuring every child receives the care, support and guidance they need to thrive and achieve their best.
The successful applicant will have good literacy and numeracy skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team with minimal supervision. Experience of supporting pupils with SEND and delivering interventions would be desirable.
What the school offers its staff
- Access to professional qualifications via the apprenticeship levy, including routes into teaching through our Teacher Training Provider (YWTT)
- Free on-site parking, as well as complimentary tea and coffee in staff rooms
- Wellbeing support including free annual flu vaccinations, reimbursement of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate, access to a free 24/7 employee assistance programme, specialist counselling and a virtual GP service
- Family friendly policies, including sector-leading maternity, adoption and neonatal care pay offers
- Opportunities for flexible working
- Automatic membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Recognition of continuous service if joining from another school, academy or local government employer
- Access to our staff benefits platform, including big brand discounts and financial incentives such as a Cycle to Work scheme
Further information about the job
Malet Lambert School is looking for individuals who are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of young people to join our large team of dedicated Teaching Assistants.
Teaching Assistants at Malet Lambert School play a vital role in supporting teaching, learning as well as the care and wellbeing of young people within our school. In addition to classroom support, there will also be opportunities to engage with our wider emotional wellbeing and pastoral support provision for pupils. We are incredibly proud of the SEND provision at Malet Lambert, and we are looking for individuals who are committed to ensuring all pupils can thrive and achieve their full potential.
You will work under the instruction and guidance of teaching and senior staff whilst training towards completion of the Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard. The role will mainly involve working within the classroom alongside teachers to support access to learning for SEND pupils and those with other barriers to learning, providing both general and targeted assistance in the management of pupils and the classroom environment.
The successful candidate will also support small group intervention programmes, including Guided Reading, numeracy support and other targeted interventions designed to help pupils make progress academically, socially and emotionally. There will also be opportunities to support pupils through emotional wellbeing interventions and enrichment activities such as Accessible Sports, Gardening Club and Life Skills Development sessions, helping pupils to build confidence, resilience, independence and positive engagement with school life.
The working hours are 8:30am to 3:15pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only. You will also be paid for an additional 30 hours per year to attend team meetings, training and development activities outside of normal working hours. The actual salary for this role is £17,840.45 per annum, paid in 12 equal monthly instalments throughout the year. If you are interested in working on a part-time basis, please get in touch as we would be happy to explore this further with you.
Why choose us?
Malet Lambert is one of the top performing schools in Hull, where our commitment to pastoral care underpins the high expectations we have of both pupils and staff. We have a long and proud history dating back to 1932.
We are fortunate to have a caring, skilled and dedicated team of teachers, associate staff and governors at Malet Lambert; professionals who are fully committed to the pupils and the effective running of our school. We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to show you around. Please do not hesitate to contact Mollie Poskitt (HR Officer) on 01482 374211 or via email at HR@maletlambert.hull.sch.uk if you would like to arrange a visit or find out more.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
Access to professional qualifications via the apprenticeship levy, including routes into teaching through our Teacher Training Provider (YWTT)
Free on-site parking, as well as complimentary tea and coffee in staff rooms
Wellbeing support including free annual flu vaccinations, reimbursement of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate, access to a free 24/7 employee assistance programme, specialist counselling and a virtual GP service
Family friendly policies, including sector-leading maternity, adoption and neonatal care pay offers
Opportunities for flexible working
Automatic membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
Recognition of continuous service if joining from another school, academy or local government employer
Access to our staff benefits platform, including big brand discounts and financial incentives such as a Cycle to Work scheme
What are we looking for?
We are looking for an individual who is compassionate, engaging and committed to ensuring every child receives the care, support and guidance they need to thrive and achieve their best.
The successful applicant will have good literacy and numeracy skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team with minimal supervision. Experience of supporting pupils with SEND and delivering interventions would be desirable.
Applicant Information
We look forward to receiving your application and will contact you once your application has been reviewed. If you require an application in a different format to our standard digital application form, please contact Mollie Poskitt (HR Officer) on 01482 374211 or via email at HR@maletlambert.hull.sch.uk
The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and an online search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 guidance.
The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed here:
https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf
Commitment to safeguarding
Malet Lambert is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Malet Lambert
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1648 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Malet Lambert website
- Email address
- mollie.poskitt@maletlambert.hull.sch.uk
Malet Lambert School is one of the top performing schools in Hull, where our commitment to pastoral care underpins the high expectations that we have of both pupils and staff. With a long and proud history, dating back to 1932, Malet Lambert School was once a grammar school, becoming a comprehensive school in 1968. We put the needs of individual pupils at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on having high aspirations, ensuring our pupils meet their potential by creating a safe, yet vibrant, learning environment, which sees first class teaching and learning every single day.
Arranging a visit to Malet Lambert
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mollie.poskitt@maletlambert.hull.sch.uk.
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