Teaching Assistant and MDSA (Parkside Community Primary and Preschool)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 29.17 (TA) plus 2.5 (MSA) (31.67 in total)
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)

Fixed Term: Until July 2025

Closing date: 25 November 2024

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Parkside Community Primary and Preschool, Beechwood Lane, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8QQ
Phone: 01435 864577
Email: office@parksideprimary.org
Website: www.parksideprimary.org
 
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

Parkside Community Primary and Preschool are seeking to appoint a new member of the team. This role would be for a Teaching Assistant from 8.30am until 3.20pm (with 30 minute lunch break) and would also include the role of a Midday Supervisory Assistant for 30 minutes per day.

We would also be happy to consider, if required, a 9am start and a 3pm finish for the right candidate.

Full details of the roles can be found in the attached job descriptions.

We are an over-subscribed, single-form primary school with an on-site preschool. 

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic and positive pupils and parents.
• Valuable Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Supportive team ethos.
• Friendly, hardworking staff team.
• Support and training from a highly experienced teaching team.
• Free tea and coffee, cakes and biscuits!

We are looking for:

• Someone with a passion for children's rounded education.
• Someone with energy and drive.
• Someone with the ability to both work under direction and be self-directed.
• Someone who works well as part of a wider team.
• Someone who is confident working both with children and parents/carers in the best interest of a child.

Experience with working with children with SEND would be a significant advantage.

Applicants should be able to work as part of a team to support the educational needs of the children and be committed to the principles of equal opportunities and safeguarding.

Visits to the school are highly recommended. Please telephone or email the school office to make an appointment.

The start date will be agreed with the successful candidate cased upon notice periods etc and once the necessary checks have been put into place.

This post is initially to July 2025 but with the possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent role.

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.