Achievement Support Assistant

Company: Woodland Primary School
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1:1 ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORT ASSISTANT x2 VACANCIES

WOODLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

Grade & Scale point: 4, SCP 5-7

Salary: £25,583 – £26,403 FTE, £17,400 – £17,958 Actual, £13.26 – £13.69/hr

Hours of work: 30 hrs/wk, Monday – Friday, 8.35am – 3.20pm

Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2027, Term time only (190 days)

Start date: 1 September 2026

Woodland Primary School is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, inspiring, and highly motivated 1:1 Achievement Support Assistant.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning within the classroom, helping pupils to reach their full potential.

If you are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of children and would like to become a valued member of a supportive school community, we would love to hear from you. We are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates with experience of working with children with additional needs, including SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health), and who can bring patience, understanding, and a positive approach to supporting individual pupils.

Woodland Primary School is a smaller‑than‑average, ‘Good’ rated primary school with approximately 200 pupils, situated in the east of Hull. Our children are at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud of our warm, inclusive, and community‑focused ethos, where every child is known, valued, and supported to succeed.

Job Requirements

  • Contribute to planning and evaluation of learning and assists 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
  • Encourage 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.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026