Teaching Assistant Level 2

Salary: Grade 4 SCP 5-7 (£19,303 - £19,922 Actual salary)

Term Time only plus 5 days - 32.5 Hours per week

Fixed Term until 31st August 2026

Start 5th January 2026

Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is a vibrant family of ten schools across Hull – three secondary and seven primary – united by a shared purpose: to inspire pupils to thrive in life. Each Thrive school is a dynamic community of staff, pupils, and families working together to unlock every child’s potential.

The Opportunity

St George’s is an inner city primary school looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant, Level 2, to complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision, supported by direction from the class teacher /senior leadership team in line with school policies and guidance. We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about early learning to work in our Early Years Foundation Stage.

You will be part of our experienced and friendly Foundation Stage team and will support the learning of children in Reception.   You will work with children with a wide range of needs and therefore experience of or an interest in working with children with additional needs is essential. 

What You Will Bring

We are looking for someone dynamic, caring and motivated; we will offer you training and support and the opportunity to be part of a hard-working and friendly team.

What We Offer

• An inclusive and forward-thinking school within a supportive Multi-Academy Trust

• Opportunities for professional growth through leadership development programmes

• Access to our staff benefits platform, including retail discounts, gym membership offers, and savings schemes such as cycle-to-work

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Next Steps

We strongly encourage interested candidates to visit us before applying. To arrange an informal and confidential discussion or school visit, please contact Jane Brown, Administration Manager, on 01482 351013 or email  brownj@thrivetrust.uk.

Closing date: Friday 5th December 2025, 12 noon

Interviews:  To be confirmed

As part of Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust commitment to safer recruitment processes and in accordance with statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

Please note, we do not accept CVs, applications must be submitted using our application form.

Our commitment to Safeguarding: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each school has a robust Safeguarding Policy and all staff receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout their employment.

A candidate’s suitability to work with children will be explored at all stages of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), a Children's Barred List check, a Section 128 Management Check if relevant, Prohibition check and overseas checks as applicable, identity check, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and a check regarding their eligibility to work in the UK.

This role involves contact with children and provides regular access to children, therefore it is ‘regulated activity’. As such, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act - 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. 

Our commitment to equality and diversity: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging.

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