Level 1 Teaching Assistant

CASUAL LEVEL 1 TEACHING ASSISTANT
FREDERICK HOLMES SCHOOL

Grade & Scale point:       3
Salary:                               £25,185 FTE, £13.05 - £13.26/hr
Hours of work:                Casual, up to 33 hours per week
Contract:                          Casual, Term-time only
Start date:                        ASAP following pre-employment checks

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality education and are seeking to strengthen our support team with a Teaching Assistant Level 1 on a casual basis.

This position is to provide cover for staff absence or sickness; therefore, the successful candidate should be reliable and able to work at short notice.

Many of our pupils have complex medical needs, alongside learning and/or communication difficulties. The role will involve working across the school, supporting pupils on an individual basis and within small groups. The successful applicant will be required to provide a high level of support, helping pupils to access the curriculum as well as assisting with personal care routines where needed.

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

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 Claire Turner, HR Administrator at Frederick Holmes School. 

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

Closing date for completed applications:     8am, Monday 1 June 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.