Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Ganton School, Kingston-upon-Hull, HU4 7JB

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  28 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  28 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,016 - £26,428 FTE, £13.48 - £13.70/hr

Level 1 Teaching Assistant job summary

Grade & Scale point:  3, SCP 3-5
Salary:                          £26,016 - £26,428 FTE, £13.48 - £13.70/hr
Hours of work:            Various, up to 33 hrs per week 
Contract:                      Casual Assignment, Term-time only 
Start date:                    ASAP following pre-employment checks

We are a Special School with pupils from ages 3 to 19 and we pride ourselves on our outstanding quality of education. We are seeking to strengthen and increase our team by expanding our bank of casual staff who will be placed according to the needs of the school.

Many of our pupils have complex medical needs as well as learning and/or communication difficulties. The ideal candidate will be flexible, willing to work around the different departments of the school and have experience of working with special needs children or an interest in gaining experience of working within a special needs school. The pupils require high levels of adult support not only to access the school curriculum but also with personal care routines. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Attends to the pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
• Prepares classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assists with the display of pupils’ work
• Encourages pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• Supports the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
• Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Experience in working with or caring for children of relevant age
• Ability to support pupils learning consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these

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.

Visits to our school are welcome by appointment. Please contact the school office.

Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Friday 16 October 2026
Interview:                                                         w/c 2 November 2026

If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Danielle Abbott, HR Administrator, at Ganton School.

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.

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.

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 Ganton School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 19
• Size: 206 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ganton School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ganton-school

Ganton School is a special school for children with severe and complex learning difficulties. Based over 2 sites (primary and secondary), it has places for up to 180 pupils aged 2-19 years. Ganton School is Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ and is well known for its pioneering joint provision for SLD Outreach and Post 16 work. Ganton School is outward looking, truly inclusive and is committed to excellence in personalised learning and well-being. Ganton School became an academy in February 2015 and joined Humber Education Trust in September 2017.

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