Job Introduction
32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks of the year (Temporary contract—whilst child on roll)
Come and join our caring and friendly small school. At North Cockerington CE Primary School, we can offer:
• Polite, enthusiastic, hardworking children.
• Friendly and supportive staff who are committed to enhancing the learning and progress of our children.
• A welcoming family atmosphere and caring ethos based on Church School Values.
• Pleasant, rural village school, with supportive parents
We are currently recruiting a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child in Year 3 with specific learning difficulties. The position is Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.
The successful candidates would need to:
● Have a patient, compassionate, and proactive approach to managing complex behaviours and supporting emotional development, using trauma informed practices.
● Have an understanding of safeguarding practices and a commitment to creating a safe, inclusive environment for all children
● Have the ability to work closely, in partnership with colleagues, as a team member and be able to overcome and resolve challenges
● Be able to be self-directed, proactive, highly organised and punctual with good attendance
● Show enthusiasm, dedication, creativity and flexibility
● Maintain a calm and consistent approach to working with children
● Use good communication skills with colleagues, children and parents
● Have a great sense of humour and fun
● Demonstrate professional behaviour including professional confidentiality
If you would like to work in a Federation of schools that is committed to empowering everyone to flourish and succeed, we would love to hear from you.
Further information and an application form is available from and should be returned to: North Cockerington CE Primary School, School Lane, North Cockerington, Louth, LN11 7EP; e-mail NCOffice@thespirefederation.co.uk; Telephone 01507 327258. An application form can also be downloaded from our website – www.north-cockerington.lincs.sch.uk
Closing date: 30th April 2025. Interviews TBC. Please note only applicants selected for interview will receive a response.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Children Barred list, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education”. Applicants may be subject to a social media presence check.
The ability to converse at ease with people and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
