Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant (Initially in KS1)

North Lincolnshire Council; Barton-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowmandale Primary School is seeking a highly motivated Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant to support children with complex Special Educational Needs. The role involves working closely with teachers to promote inclusion and independence, requiring good communication skills and a caring nature. Opportunities for professional development are available in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with complex behavioural difficulties preferred.
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently are essential.
• Caring nature and strategies to meet children's personal, social, and emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children during teaching and recreational times.
• Work closely with Class Teachers to promote independence and inclusion.
• Participate actively within the school to contribute to high-quality teaching and learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Enthusiasm

Ability to work independently

Caring nature

Job description

Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant (Initially in KS1)

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The Governing Body at Bowmandale Primary School is looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and committed teaching assistant to work with children on a 1:1 basis, supporting those with complex Special Educational Needs, including medical and behavioural needs.

Please refer to the attached job description and employee specification when completing your application to demonstrate your suitability for the role.

Experience working with children with complex behavioural difficulties is preferred.

The role involves supporting children during teaching and recreational times.

Working hours: Mon - Thursday 8.45am - 12pm & 1.00pm - 2.30pm; Fri 8.45am - 12pm.

The successful candidate will work closely with Class Teachers to promote independence, inclusion, and access to the curriculum and learning resources. Good communication skills, enthusiasm, and the ability to work independently are essential.

We seek someone with a caring nature and kind personality, equipped with strategies to meet children's personal, social, and emotional needs.

The post requires active team participation within the school, contributing to high-quality teaching and learning. We offer opportunities for professional development and a supportive environment.

Visits to the school are welcome by arrangement. Please contact us to schedule a visit.

Due to access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will need to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date: Thursday 12th June at 12 noon. Interviews: Thursday 19th June (am).

The school promotes safeguarding and expects all staff to uphold these standards, including references and DBS checks as part of our safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to serving the North Lincolnshire community, ensuring safety, prosperity, and connectivity, and strive to be the #BestPlace for our residents and the #BestCouncil we can be, guided by values of equality, excellence, integrity, and self-responsibility.