Job Description

We need a hardworking, enthusiastic team member, who has a desire to support individual children with additional needs to join us at our small village school, initially at St Helena's Primary, with the consideration that we are a federation of two school and may be required to work at St Barnabas.


Our school federation is embracing positive change and innovation, and we're looking for someone who shares our church vision and wants to be part of a school that allows children to unlock their potential.


The successful candidate needs to bring genuine passion to supporting children with specific needs and building positive, strong links with families.


As our new Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping children to unlock their full potential while contributing to our school's ongoing development.


We are looking for somebody who approaches challenges with energy and creativity, who is excited about being part of a forward-thinking educational school and somebody who has some understanding of working with children with additional needs.


Candidates are very welcome to come and meet the children and spend some time within our special little school.


Please contact Mrs Storey at adminkirmington@stbandsth.co.uk (01652) 688451 to arrange a time to visit us.


In return we can offer you a supportive and understanding leadership team.


A governing body that supports the continued professional development of all staff.


Children who have a genuine desire to learn.


Closing date - Wednesday 3rd September at 16.00

Interview date - Tuesday 9th September OR Thursday 11th September


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.

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.