Senior Specialist Teaching & Learning Support Assistant

SENIOR (SPECIALIST) TEACHING & LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
GANTON SCHOOL

Grade & Scale point:  6, Scp 14-19
Salary:                          £28,624 - £31,067 FTE, £22,027 - £23,907 Actual Salary, £14.84 - £16.11/hr
Hours of work:            33 hours per week
Contract:                      Permanent,   Term-time + 5 training days (195 days/year)
Start date:                   September 2025

Ganton School is part of Humber Education Trust and is seeking a Senior Specialist Teaching and Learning Support to work with our amazing children who have a range of special needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for successful candidate to work with experienced and passionate teachers and work in closely knit teams and the opportunity to work 1-1 with pupils.

The ideal candidate will possess the qualifications, as well as the knowledge, skills and experience to support our primary pupils’ learning, as well as discharging the professional duties outlined within the attached job specification.

Many of our pupils have complex medical needs as well as learning and/or communication difficulties. You will be expected to work across the primary department 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.

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
• Ability to work independently with groups of pupils or individuals
• A sound knowledge of observations, ability to observe and accurately record children’s learning

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.

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.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please complete an application form and submit it with an optional cover letter to our ETeach career page.

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.

Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Friday 23 May 2025

Interviews:                                                       w/c 9 June 2025

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

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

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.