Teaching Assistant /SEN (Wivelsfield Primary School and Nursery)

Job introduction

 

About the role

Wivelsfield Primary School and Nursery has a vacancy for a part-time Teaching Assistant/SEN Assistant (4 days a week) to start as soon as possible.  

Situated in the heart of Wivelsfield Green, near both Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill, the school is single form entry. It  benefits from  spacious modern  premises, with extensive  grounds, and is a very popular, oversubscribed school. We pride ourselves on being friendly and welcoming with a strong ‘community ethos'.

In the morning you will work to support children in a whole class setting. In the afternoon, you will work with children with additional needs supporting them both inside & outside the classroom including one afternoon of forest school. Job shares are welcome to apply as this role can be spilt into two: morning teaching assistant and afternoon SEN Assistant.

If you enjoy working with children in a happy environment, where no two days are the same, and would relish the fact that you can make a positive difference so the children you work with thrive both  emotionally and with their learning, this could be the job for you.

The successful candidate will

• have a genuine passion for working to achieve the best outcomes for all children, including those with SEND
• be a flexible team player
• be committed to promoting high standards in all aspects of school life
• be keen to engage in continuing professional development

The school will offer:

• a happy and supportive environment in spacious modern premises
• a school that is forward thinking
• good professional development opportunities
   

If  you are interested in the position(s),  please call the school for further information about hours etc: 01444 471393. 

There are also details in the job description a which can be found in our application pack on our website: www.wivelsfieldschool.org. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and  strongly encouraged; please contact the school to make an appointment.

Closing date Monday 3.2.2025, 12 noon .
Interviews will be held later that week.  

Additional information

 

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

 
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

 

Company information

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.