Specalist Teaching Assistant Post 16 Phase

Status: Permanent Working hours: 33.75 hours, Monday-Friday Working Days: 215 Days Salary: Full-time salary starting at £21,811.56 Humberston Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required (Child and Adult Workforce) as will ID documentation which shows the Right to Work in the UK. We are looking for people who like to go home knowing they have made a real difference for our students aged 16-19. Can you make a difference? Do you understand how to support the development of independence, functional life skills, employability, and community participation for young adults with SEND? Do you have a strong commitment to inclusion, dignity, and equity? Do you have deep interest in supporting young people with severe and profound, complex physical and medical needs? Do you have knowledge of non-verbal communication methods, and an enthusiasm for helping 16-19 students express themselves? Do you have a strong understanding of safeguarding principles, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour support, especially in high-needs, post-16 settings? Are you passionate about developing strong community bonds to enhance life outcomes? Are you interested in working collaboratively with educational staff, therapists, medical professionals, and families as part of a transdisciplinary team around young adults? Do you have a passion for using creative, multisensory, and practical activities to engage students in meaningful, relevant experiences? If so, come and join us Humberston Park School is an outstanding special academy for children and young adults, 3-19, with severe and complex physical and medical special educational needs. The role of our Specialist Teaching Assistant is highly rewarding and challenging, and gives you the opportunities to be part of an amazing education and therapy team, access comprehensive and specialist training, and professionally recognised career development pathways towards teaching and leadership. Alongside traditional full-time working hours, we also welcome those seeking more flexible, part-time working patterns with a variety of different hours and days to suit all. Package of employment includes: specialist training and development, free parking, subsidised canteen, free refreshments, and occupational pension scheme. Employees are also able to apply for a Bluelight card which gives access to offers and discounts. Please get in touch to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

Location: Grimsby, North East, GB

Posted Date: 8/20/2025