Lunchtime L1 Teaching Assistant

Tweendykes School, Hull, HU7 4PW

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  9 October 2025

• Closing date

  17 October 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  9 October 2025

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: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796 - £25,583 FTE, £4,327 - £4,464 Actual

Lunchtime L1 Teaching Assistant job summary

LUNCHTIME LEVEL 1 TEACHING ASSISTANT
TWEENDYKES SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM

Grade & Scale point:  3, SCP 3-5
Salary:                          £24,796 - £25,583 FTE, £4,327 - £4,464 Actual, £12.85 - £13.26/hr
Hours of work:            7.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 12.00pm – 1.30pm
Contract:                      Fixed term until 31 August 2026, Term-time + 5 days (195 days)
Start date:                   ASAP following pre-employment checks

Tweendykes Schoo & Sixth Form is a community special school for 3 - 19 year olds supporting children and young people with severe learning difficulties. We pride ourselves on our outstanding quality of education and are seeking to strengthen our team through the appointment of a (Specialist) Level 1 Teaching and Learning Support Assistant for over the lunchtime period.

Many of our pupils have complex medical needs as well as learning and/or communication difficulties. You will be expected to work across the school individually with pupils and/or with groups in classes. The pupils require high levels of adult support not only to access the school curriculum but also with personal care routines. Our school strongly believes that every child should go to school excited about the day ahead and experience a sense of achievement when they go home. Our dedicated team provides the best educational opportunities for all our pupils allowing each and every one of them to succeed in reaching their full potential. In return we offer a professional, friendly working environment in a school where everyone is valued.

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 17 October 2025

Interview date:                                                 TBC

In accordance with statutory KCSiE 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.

If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Amanda Jopling, School Business Manager, at Tweendykes School & Sixth Form.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please complete our application form and submit via the 'Submit Application' button. You may also attach a cover letter/supporting statement if you wish. 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 guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, 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.

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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 Tweendykes School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 19
• School size: 166 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tweendykes School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tweendykes-school

Tweendykes School is a community special school and sixth-form for pupils with severe learning difficulties, autism and complex needs between the ages of 3-19. They are based in a new building, co-located with Winifred Holtby secondary school, and have up to 165 places. Tweendykes School is Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ and is National Autistic Society accredited. It runs outreach services and training for a wide range of schools and partners. At the heart of its ethos is the belief that every child can reach their potential with the right support. Tweendykes School converted to academy status in May 2013 and joined Humber Education Trust in June 2019.

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