Lunchtime L1 Teaching Assistant

LUNCHTIME LEVEL 1 TEACHING ASSISTANT
TWEENDYKES SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM

Grade & Scale point:  3, SCP 3-5
Salary:                          £24,027 - £24,790 FTE, £4,193 - £4,326 Actual, £12.46 - £12.85/hr
Hours of work:            7.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 11.15am - 12.45pm
Contract:                      Permanent, Term-time + 5 days (195 days)
Start date:                   ASAP following pre-employment checks

Tweendykes School is a special school for 3-19 year olds, supporting children and young people with severe learning difficulties within Humber Education Trust. We pride ourselves on our outstanding quality of education and are seeking to strengthen our team with an additional 2 Lunchtime Level 1 Teaching Assistants. 

We are looking for daily lunchtime hours 11:55am - 1:25pm. However, this is a great opportunity to develop your skills and progress onto Teaching Assistant qualifications and higher levels. Additional supply hours may be available but are not an essential part of the role.

Many of our pupils have complex medical needs as well as learning and/or communication difficulties. The pupils require high levels of adult support not only to access the school curriculum but also with personal care routines. You will be expected to work across the school individually with pupils and with groups in classes. 

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

• 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.

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.

Visits to our school are welcome by appointment. Please contact the school office.

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

Interview date:                                                 TBC

In accordance with statutory KCSiE 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.

If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Amanda Jopling, School Business Manager, at Tweendykes School & Sixth Form.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please complete our application form and submit via the 'Submit Application' button. You may also attach a cover letter/supporting statement if you wish. 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.

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.