Teaching Assistant Level 1 or 2 dependant upon qualifications and experience
Employer:NE Lincolnshire Council
Reference:D051
Salary:Level 1 £8,159.82 Level 2 £9,115.07 per annum
Hours:27 hrs per week Term Time plus 5 days
Working pattern:Part Time, Term Time, Temporary, Contract position
Location:Weelsby Primary School Weelsby Street Grimsby North East Lincolnshire
Closing date:10/02/2010 17:00 PM
Based at Weelsby Primary School, Weelsby Street, Grimsby DN32 7PF.
We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to provide individual behavioural support for a child in our Reception Class who is extremely able but has challenging behaviour;
You will need to
• Be able to develop Autistic friendly strategies to manage very challenging behaviour;
• Be able to work through challenging behaviour focusing on the positive aspects of the child to help build his self esteem and to develop social skills.
• Be flexible and positive in your approach to ensure that the child achieves success.
• Have good standards of literacy and numeracy;
• Be an effective communicator;
• Be able to work as part of a supportive staff team.
Our most recent OfSTED report in December 2008 recognised that we provide “consistently good teaching & learning, an exciting curriculum and a very high standard of care”
Our children are friendly, keen to learn and supported by a positive and hard working staff team.
Experience of working within a school setting is desirable but not essential, as training and support will be provided.
Prior school visits are welcome; please contact the head teacher Mrs H. Hawkes to arrange an appointment. For an Application Form and Job Specification, please access via NELC JobsGoPublic website to complete online. Or alternatively contact the school on 01472 342554 or email:
This post is subject to the Enhanced disclosure
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers
Equal Opportunities
North East Lincolnshire Council is an equal opportunities employer. It is the Policy of this Council to provide and ensure equal opportunities in the fields of recruitment, employment, training, promotion and job security irrespective of any characteristics which may place an applicant in any minority or disadvantaged group or groups.
