Francis Askew Primary School requires a Level 2 Teaching Assistant who will be innovative, creative and excited about empowering children to make rapid progress in their learning and has experience supporting children with special educational needs.

Salary: Grade 4, Point 5 £25,583 - Point 7 £26,403 (Pro rata) for 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm term time only (38 weeks per year). This is a fixed term contract until 31 August 2026.

We need a Teaching Assistant who will thrive in a school which puts children at its heart. Francis Askew is a school where staff’s professional development is high on the agenda. The school has developed an innovative curriculum which ensures children are making swift progress and gaps are being closed. The school upholds an ethos which is creative, inspiring and pupil-centred; we prepare our children for a successful education and motivate them to become life-long learners. We seek to instil confidence and high ambition in all who are part of the school community.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has a proven track record of effectively supporting children across the curriculum

• Has knowledge and understanding of how children learn

• Has knowledge and experience in delivering the Read Write Inc programme

• Has experience of supporting children with SEND, particularly social emotional mental health needs

• Has experience of speech and language interventions

• Can build effective working relationships with parents / carers

• Is committed to and passionate about high quality learning experiences for children

• Is ready to learn as part of a team and be challenged to become the best they can be.

We can offer you:

• A commitment to your professional development as a teaching assistant

• A supportive staff team who are committed to working together to make a positive difference for every child.

• Opportunities to work with colleagues from other schools.

• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives and life chances of the pupils at Francis Askew

The Constellation Trust provides students with more than merely academic success. We offer our learners a broad range of experiences which seek to build their confidence, open their minds and equip them for life in an ever-changing world.

The Constellation Trust consists of: Appleton Primary, Bricknell Primary, Francis Askew Primary, Paisley Primary, Rokeby Park Primary, Stoneferry Primary, Victoria Dock Primary, Sirius Academy West, Sirius Academy North, The College @ Sirius, Blueprint Alliance and Rise Academy, which are all based in Hull.

The Constellation Trust is also a Registered Apprenticeship Provider, delivering training apprenticeships predominantly in the educational sector.