Apprentice Teaching Assistant

The team at Malet Lambert school are looking for an individual who is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of young people to join our established team of Teaching Assistants who play a vital role in supporting and assisting the teaching, learning and care of the young people within our school. You will work as a teaching assistant under the instruction and guidance of teaching / senior staff, whilst training towards completion of the Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard. Working mainly in the classroom with a teacher, to support access to learning for SEND pupils and those with other barriers to learning, providing general and specific assistance to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

The working hours are from 8:30am to 15:15pm Monday to Friday during the school term.  You will also be paid for an additional 30 hours per year, which enables you to attend team meetings and training and development outside of your normal working hours.  Your actual salary will be £16,735.08 per annum, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year.  If you are interested in working on a part time basis, please get in touch and we are happy to explore this further with you. 

This post is fixed term for the duration of the apprenticeship

Why choose us?

Malet Lambert is one of the top performing schools in Hull, where our commitment to pastoral care underpins the high expectations that we have of both pupils and staff. We have a long and proud history, dating back to 1932.   We are fortunate to have such a caring, skilled and dedicated set of teachers, associate staff and governors here at Malet Lambert; ultimate professionals who are dedicated to the pupils and effective running of our school.  We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contact Mollie Poskitt (HR Administrator) on 01482 374211 or by email via Mollie.Poskitt@maletlambert.hull.sch.uk if you would like to visit or find out more.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Access to professional qualifications via the apprenticeship levy including routes into teaching via our Teacher Training Provider (YWTT)
• Free, on-site parking as well as Free tea and coffee in our staff rooms
• Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling and our virtual GP service.
• Family friendly policies, including sector leading Maternity, Adoption and Neonatal care pay offers.
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Automatic membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Recognition of continuous service if you join us from another school, academy or local government employer
• Access to our staff benefits platform which includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an individual who is committed to ensuring every individual child receives the care, support and guidance they need to thrive and be the best they can be. 

The successful applicant will have good literacy and numeracy skills and a willingness to work towards a level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard.

Applicant Information

Further information about our School and Trust can be found in the applicant brochure. 

It is anticipated interviews will be held on week commencing 14 July 2025.

We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed. if you require an application in a different format to our standard digital application form, please get in touch with a member of the team Mollie Poskitt (HR Administrator) on 01482 374211 or by email via Mollie.Poskitt@maletlambert.hull.sch.uk 

The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance.

The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf