Senior (Specialist) Teaching & Learning Support Assistant

Tweendykes School, Hull, HU7 4PW

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  25 March 2026

• Closing date

  10 April 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  25 March 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: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,540 - £32,061 FTE, £22,388 - £24,298 Actual

Senior (Specialist) Teaching & Learning Support Assistant job summary

SENIOR (SPECIALIST) TEACHING & LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
TWEENDYKES SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM

Grade & Scale point:       6, Scp 14-19
Salary:                               £29,540 - £32,061 FTE, £22,388 - £24,298 Actual, £15.31 - £16.62/hr
Hours of work:                 32.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Contract:                          Fixed term until 31 August 2026, Term-time + 5 days (195 days)
Start date:                        ASAP following pre-employment checks

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Teaching & Learning Support Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to progress in their career and play a key role in strengthening the school’s leadership during a period of growth and change.

We are seeking an individual who is innovative, creative, and forward thinking, with a genuine passion for supporting children to receive the high quality education they deserve. The role involves taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under a defined system of supervision, including planning, preparing, and delivering sessions for individuals, small groups, and, on occasion, whole classes. You will also be responsible for monitoring pupils’ progress and contributing to assessment, recording, and reporting.

Collaboration is central to this role. You will work closely with the Headteachers, Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, Teachers, and Curriculum Leaders to support the ongoing development of the school. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Undertakes structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses, including 1:1 and group reading interventions as directed, also during breakfast club, pupil breaks and at pupil lunchtimes.

• Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plan/ relevant learning activity and assists pupils in their use

• Support the emotional, behavioural and pastoral needs of all pupils, including children with additional needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities

• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education / Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes

• Assist with the planning of learning activities

• Staff may supervise whole classes occasionally during short term absence of teachers

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C (or equivalent)

• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

• Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age

• Understanding of National Curriculum, EYFS Guidance and other codes of practice

• e.g. SEN, Equalities, Safeguarding

• Highly competent written skills, including spelling, grammar, and use of ICT

• Ability to establish professional, effective working relationships with a range of partners/colleagues and children and young people.

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.

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.

If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Anna Zdral at Tweendykes School & Sixth Form.

Closing date for completed applications:       8am, Friday 10 April 2026

Interview date:                                                     TBC

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. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record.

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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