Teaching Assistant 2 (Alfriston Primary School)

Job introduction

 

About the role

We are looking for someone to join our team as a Teaching Assistant (TA2).

The successful candidate should be someone who:

• Has excellent interpersonal skills and is able to build excellent relationships with pupils, staff and parents
• Can contribute to a dynamic and hardworking team
• Enjoys being positive and encouraging to all children
• Is calm, patient, resilient and adaptable
• Has previous experience of working with children

We will offer you:

• Willing enthusiastic, friendly and high achieving children;
• Highly skilled and passionate teachers and support staff;
• Supportive and dedicated governors;
• A commitment to ongoing professional development;
• A fantastic team environment and happy workplace in idyllic surroundings

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.  Please contact the school to arrange a visit or request an application form.

Phone number: 01323 870203

Website: www.alfriston.e-sussex.sch.uk 

E-mail: office@alfriston.e-sussex.sch.uk

Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 28 February 2025

Working pattern: Part-time, Fixed term 16 months (Until 31 August 2026)
(As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)
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.

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.