Teaching Assistant L2

The school is seeking to appoint full time Teaching Assistants ASAP How To Apply School: Northcott School, Kingston upon Hull Start Date: ASAP Salary: Grade 4 (Point 5-7) Contract: Full Time and Permanent The School Northcott is a Specialist School for up to 200 pupils aged 3-19,  whose primary learning difficulty is Autism and SLCN. Northcott is an established provision for pupils with additional needs including Autism, SLCN, MLD and SPLD. The Position The school is seeking to appoint full-time Teaching Assistants with positions across the whole school from ages 3 to 16. We require committed and innovative people with a passion to work with pupils with SEN, particularly pupils with autism. The successful applicants will need to have excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to build excellent relationships with pupils. The ideal candidates will understand the importance of community and will actively engage in all aspects of the wider school life. We require a experienced teaching assistants with a proven track record of working with pupils with additional needs in either a mainstream or specialist environment. Please ensure all essential criteria are met before submitting an application. This post is for 30 hours per week, term time only, 195 days per year (190 school days plus 5 training days). Normal working hours are from 8.45 am to 3.45 pm with an hour lunch break. We would like the successful candidate to agree to undertake lunchtime supervisory work for 2.5 hours per week, but this will be discussed with the successful applicants. Prospective candidates are welcome to contact the school for an informal chat. Please contact the school office to arrange this. Northcott School 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. The school operates safe recruitment practices. We would be particular interested in receiving applications from candidates with Primary, Secondary, Thrive or behaviour experience. Due to the volume of applications we receive we will only be able to communicate with those shortlisted for interview. Please see our website for more information about the school. Closing Date:- 2nd October 2026 Interview date:- 8th October 2026