Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor (Iford and Kingston C of E Primary S

Job introduction

Hours of work: Teaching Assistant 6.5 hour per week; Lunchtime Supervisor 2 hours per week 
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 5.65 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: Tuesday 3 December 2024 

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Iford and Kingston C of E Primary School,
Wellgreen Lane, Kingston,
BN7 3NR

Phone: 01273  474973
Email: ahill@skylarkfed.education
Website: www.iford-kingston.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

Skylark Federation are looking for a Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Assistant to join our welcoming and friendly village school at Kingston, Lewes.  We have friendly and engaged families, happy children who are keen to do their best and a positive, supportive working environment.

The hours of work are 8.30am until 12.00 noon as a teaching assistant, 12.00 noon until 1.00pm as a lunchtime assistant.  This position is for two days a week on a Thursday and Friday.  We would like someone that would be available to work in the afternoons on those two days for the moment, on a temporary basis.

The successful candidate will support learning and contribute to a wide range of teaching and learning activities, working alongside the teachers.  The successful candidate will be expected to advance pupils learning in a range of ways, including working with individuals and small groups.  We will provide you with any relevant training needs.

We are a popular group of schools and we would love to welcome you to our Federation.  We are in a lovely setting but an easy commute from Lewes and other areas.

Visits are warmly welcomed - please email our business manager, Mrs Hill on, ahill@skylarkfed.education for any enquiries.  Further details and paperwork can be found on the website or please contact our business manager.

Closing date: Tuesday 3rd December at 9.00am
Interview date: Friday 6^th December

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.