Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant (2 posts, one initially in KS1, one in KS2)

Salary: Grade 4, £14,423 to £15,365 per year

Location: Bowmandale Primary School, Barton upon Humber

Hours: 25 hours per week term time only

DBS: Yes Enhanced with Barred List Check

This is a Temporary, Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant (2 posts, one initially in KS1, one in KS2)
Monday-Friday 9am until 12.00noon and 1pm – 3pm

The Governing Body at Bowmandale Primary School are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed teaching assistant to work with children on a 1:1 basis, who have complex Special Educational Needs, including medical and behavioural needs. Please see the attached Job Description for further information.

It would be preferable if candidates have had some experience of working with children with complex behavioural difficulties. The working pattern will involve supporting during teaching times and also recreational times.

The successful candidate will have knowledge, understanding and commitment to working closely with the Class Teachers to provide support for the children to promote independence, encourage inclusion and access to the curriculum and learning resources. They will need good communication skills, be enthusiastic and be able to work on their own initiative at times. Above all, we are looking for someone with a caring nature and kind personality who will have a range of strategies to ensure the children’s personal, social and emotional learning needs are met.
The post holder will be required to be an active team player within the school, as we work effectively as a dedicated team to provide high quality teaching and learning for all children.

In return we offer the opportunity to work as part of a highly motivated and supportive team, opportunities for Continuing Professional Development and a caring ethos from parents and governors.

Visits to school are welcomed.

To arrange an appointment please email admin.bowmandale@northlincs.gov.uk or telephone 01652 633633

Closing date: Friday 19th June at 12 noon
Interviews : Thursday 25th June (pm)

Please see the attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.