Teaching Assistant 3 (Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 30.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Friday 6 December 2024 midday
Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 9 December 2024

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Old London Road, Hastings, TN35 5NA
Phone: 01424429494
Email: office@sacred-heart.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: http://www.sacredhearthastings.co.uk
 
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. 

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision.  Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. 

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted. 

About the role

KEY STAGE 2 TA3 WITH LUNCH AND BREAK TIME DUTIES.
To start Jan 2024.
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to work in our year 6 class for 30.50 hours per week, preferably with previous experience of working with children as a TA. They will also have lunch and break time duties.
Hours of work – Monday to Friday 8.40-3.15 – 30.5 hours
Salary - dependant on experience Single Status Grade 3 or 4

Duties and responsibilities

• Supporting children in the Year 6 with their learning and development
• Leading small group activities focused on literacy and numeracy.            
• Assisting the class teacher with the daily setup and running of the classroom
• Monitoring and reporting on children's progress to the teacher and SENCO
• Helping to manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Providing support for children with additional learning needs or SEN

Desirable skills and Experience:

• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• Commitment to Inclusion
• Calm, kind and flexible approach
• Ability to work under the general guidance of the Class Teacher
• Experience of working with children, preferably in a Key Stage 2 setting
• Enthusiasm, patience, and ability to build positive relationships with children and staff
• Be suitably qualified for the post of Teaching Assistant i.e. to have good basic literacy and numeracy skills (to GCSE level or above) and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Applicants must be willing to fully join in with developing and supporting our school’s Catholic ethos.

We can offer you

• pupils who have great behaviour for learning
• a supportive staff team and parent community
• ongoing training and support.

Please contact the office for an application pack on 01424 429494 email office@sacred-heart.e-sussex.sch.uk.
Please email your completed application form and covering letter to office@sacred-heart.e-sussex.sch.uk.
Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact the school office to arrange.

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.