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 and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role. 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. Mon - Thursday 8.45am - 12pm & 1.00pm - 2.30pm. Fri - 8.45am - 12pm 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. 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 by arrangement. Please contact admin.bowmandale@northlincs.gov.uk to arrange a visit. Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Closing date: Thursday 12th June at 12 noon Interviews : Thursday 19th June (am) The working hours will be Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 12pm & 1.00pm - 2.30pm and Friday - 8.45am - 12pm. 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. The Council We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire, we want our area to be the BestPlace for our residents by being the BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values – equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility – in all that we do. The Benefits Staff discounts Annual leave Access to pensions Salary sacrifice schemes Free car parking Eye test and glasses reimbursements Documents