ST NICHOLAS PRIMARY SCHOOL
ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORT ASSISTANTGrade & Scale point: 4, SCP 5-7
Salary: £24,790 - £25,584 FTE, £6,744 - £6,960 Actual, £12.85 - £13.26/hr
Hours of work: 12hrs over 2 days/week 8.45am – 3.15pm
Contract: Permanent, Term time only (190 days)
Start date: September 2025 or sooner if possibleSt Nicholas Primary School are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working and reliable Achievement Support Assistant to join our friendly and welcoming team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone experienced in supporting pupils across the primary age range. The school strongly believes that every child should go to school excited about the day ahead and experience a sense of achievement when they go home. Our dedicated team provides the best educational opportunities for all our pupils allowing each and every one of them to succeed in reaching their full potential. In return we offer a professional, friendly working environment in a school where everyone is valued. JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Contribute to planning and evaluation of learning and assist in the recording of pupils’ progress • Support individual and small groups of children in the curriculum, to accelerate their learning • 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 • Encourages pupils to develop as independent learners with a thirst for learning
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. 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.
HOW TO APPLY: Please complete and submit our application form with an optional cover letter. Once submitted, the application form will go directly to the school. All applicants 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 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. Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Monday 24 February 2025
Interview: w/c 3 March 2025If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Ellie Hodder, School Business Manager, at St Nicholas Primary School.
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.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT: Humber Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects 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.