Level 3 Teaching Assistant & MDSA (Mark Cross CEA Primary School)

Job introduction

Hours of work:
Teaching Assistant 3: Wednesday - Friday 9am–12pm (9 hours per week)
MDSA: Wednesday - Friday 12pm-1pm (3 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: Thursday 6 February 2025

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Mark Cross CEA Primary School,
Crowborough,
TN6 3PJ

Phone: 01892 852866
Email: markcrossoffice@thewealdfederation.org
Website: https://www.markcrossce.e-sussex.sch.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

Mark Cross CEA Primary School is a small village school, just to the south of Tunbridge Wells, with a strong sense of community and a friendly, welcoming staff team.

Staff tell us that they feel valued and listened to – everyone matters! Our pupils are amazing. They are keen to learn, are polite, respectful and get the balance right between having fun and being sensible.

We have a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant (TA3) and Midday Supervisor from January 2025 as follows:

TA3 - Wed–Fri: 9am–12pm (9 hrs)

MDSA – Wed-Fri: 12pm-1pm (3 hrs)  

The vacancy is in our Reception class.  

The successful candidate will:

• Be enthusiastic and committed to helping the pupils at our school.
• Have a good level of literacy and numeracy skills and knowledge.
• Feel confident working with individual pupils and larger pupil groups.
• Be patient, calm and truly listen to and value children’s views.
• Demonstrate versatility and flexibility.
• Be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Be able to communicate effectively with children and colleagues.
• Preferably have experience of working with children.

Mark Cross Primary School is also advertising for a TA3 / MDSA to work in our Y3/4 class (5 mornings a week, Mon-Fri).

If you would like to apply, would like to visit our school or have any questions, please contact the school via email on markcrossoffice@thewealdfederation.org 

Completed applications should be returned to: markcrossoffice@thewealdfederation.org

Closing Date: Thursday 6 February 2025
Interviews expected w/c 10 February 2025

For more information about our school, please see our website: www.markcrossce.e-sussex.sch.uk

Mark Cross CEA Primary School is part of the Weald Federation along with Frant, Mayfield and Five Ashes CE Primary Schools.  We work closely together to enhance both the academic and pastoral opportunities for our pupils and provide opportunities for shared professional development and staff training.

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.