(Specialist) Teaching & Learning Support Assistant

Tweendykes School, Hull, HU7 4PW

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 May 2026

• Closing date

  10 April 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  20 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: £25,583 - £26,403 FTE, £19,346 - £19,966 Actual

(Specialist) Teaching & Learning Support Assistant job summary

(SPECIALIST) TEACHING & LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT – MATERNITY COVER
TWEENDYKES SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM

Grade & Scale point:          4, Scp 5-7
Salary:                                  £25,583 - £26,403 FTE, £19,346 - £19,966 Actual, £13.26 - £13.69/hr
Hours of work:                    32.5 hours, Monday - Friday
Contract:                              Fixed term maternity cover until 5 February 2027, Term-time + 5 days (195 days)
Start date:                            4 May 2026

Tweendykes School is a community special school for pupils aged 3–19, providing exceptional support for children and young people with severe learning difficulties. With a strong reputation for delivering outstanding education, we are looking to further enhance our team through the appointment of a (Specialist) Teaching & Learning Support Assistant.

Many of our pupils have complex medical, learning, and communication needs. You will work across the school, supporting pupils individually and in small groups within classroom settings. Our pupils require high levels of adult support, not only to access the curriculum but also to assist with personal care routines.

At Tweendykes, we believe every child should arrive at school excited for the day ahead and leave with a sense of pride in their achievements. Our dedicated and caring staff team works tirelessly to provide high quality educational opportunities that enable every pupil to thrive and reach their full potential. In return, we offer a professional, welcoming, and supportive working environment where every member of staff is truly valued.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Contribute to planning and evaluation of learning, providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers on learners’ attainment, progress, behaviour and attitudes to learning
  
• Supervises and provides specialist support for individuals with SEN, disabilities, personal and health needs, EAL, etc. ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
  
• Support the academic, social, emotional and development of individuals and groups of learners understanding clearly how children, young people and vulnerable adults with complex and Special Educational Needs learn
  
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education / Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
  
• Sets challenging and demanding expectations and promotes self-esteem and independence

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Understanding of National Curriculum, EYFS Guidance and other codes of practice e.g. SEN, Equalities, Safeguarding
  
• Effective use of ICT to support teaching and learning
  
• Ability to interact well using courtesy, tact and diplomacy and negotiation skills
  
• 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.

Visits to the school are encouraged, please ring to make an appointment.

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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