Teaching Assistant 3 (Hellingly CP School)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 30 hours per week 
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 5.93 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: 12 noon, Thursday 28 November 2024

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Hellingly CP School,
North Street, Hellingly, East Sussex,
BN27 4DS

Phone: 01323 844346
Email: office@hellingly.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: www.hellingly.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

Hellingly Community Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant 3 to join our team working across the whole school, to support the Class Teachers and pupils as required and offering interventions as directed. Ideally applicants would hold the Teaching Assistant 3 qualification.

The role will be from 8:45am to 3:15pm Monday to Friday including playtime break duties and MDSA duty, to start in January 2025.  

The successful candidate will be joining a very committed staff and their ability to work well within our team is crucial. They will need to be able to work well in a whole class or small group setting and will have the initiative to lead children's learning and guide them through the learning process. Excellent support will be available from colleagues in both our school and from our colleagues at Grovelands Community Primary School, as part of our Rampion Federation.
 

We are able to offer you:

• A commitment to your continued professional development and career progression
• A small community school with a pleasant working environment
• A supportive and experienced team of teachers and leaders
• Pleasant and cooperative children
• Working within a federation

We support and encourage both staff and pupils through our school values of:-

• Respect – We value others for who they are and always show respect
• Achievement – We always try our best to achieve our full potential
• Perseverance – We celebrate risks and are determined to never give up

 

Training and full induction to the school will be provided.

If you are passionate about primary education and would like to join our team please contact the school office on 01323 844346 or e-mail: office@hellingly.e-sussex.sch.uk for an application pack, person specification and job description.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 28^th November 2024 at 12 noon, with interviews being held shortly after the closing date.

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.