Teaching Assistant and MDSA (Cross in Hand School)

Job introduction

Hours of work: Teaching Assistant 16.5 hours per week (Salary Grade 4), MDSA 5 hours per week (Salary Grade 2)
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 5.85 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: Thursday 12 December 2024 

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Cross in Hand School,
Sheepsetting Lane, Heathfield,
TN21 0XG|

Phone: 01435 862941
Email: office@cross-in-hand.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: crossinhandschool.com
 
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

Cross in Hand is a happy and successful Church of England Primary School in Heathfield, East Sussex.  We have genuinely lovely children, supportive parents and a great team of staff.

We have a vacancy for a Learning Support Assistant within our setting. The working hours for this role are 8.30 - 13.00 Monday and Friday.

The successful applicant must have good communication skills and behaviour management skills and work well as part of a flexible team.  They will be responsible for supporting children with additional needs. They must be enthusiastic, organised, patient  and compassionate. We are looking for a candidate with experience of working within a primary school setting.

 

Being a Learning Support Assistant in our school can include:

• Working individually with students who require additional support
• Assessing, monitoring and giving feedback to students, offering encouragement and motivation to succeed
• Supporting students both inside and outside of the classroom as well as accompanying them on educational visits
• Being in class supporting the students to make academic progress
• Helping to facilitate inclusion and enable them to integrate with their peers
• Attending meetings with parents, other professionals and a lead member of staff
• Being actively involved in the sharing of good practice to ensure the student can access the full curriculum
   

The closing date for applications is Thursday 12^th December with interviews being held at the following week.

Please note: Salary quoted is for a full-time member of staff. The post we are advertising is 44.85 weeks per year and 16 hours 15 minutes per week LSA and 5 hours per week MDSA

Job description, person specification and an application form can all be found on the school website at www.crossinhandschool.com

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.