Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant x2

Bowmandale Primary School, Barton-upon-Humber, Lincolnshire, DN18 5EE

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 25 hours per week term time only, Monday-Friday 9am until 12.00noon and 1pm – 3pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed term until 31st August 2027
• Actual salary: Grade 4 £14,423 to £15,365 per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

What the school offers its staff

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description & Employee Specification.pdf - 1.31 MB (opens in new tab)

About Bowmandale Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 344 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bowmandale Primary School website
• Email address: admin.bowmandale@northlincs.gov.uk
• Phone number: 01652 633633
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bowmandale-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Bowmandale Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin.bowmandale@northlincs.gov.uk.

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