Individual Needs Assistant (Wivelsfield Primary School and Nursery)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 11.83 per week
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6 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: Friday 31 January 2025
Interviews will be held week commencing 03 February 2025

If  you are interested in the position and have any questions,  please call the school: 01444 471393.

Wivelsfield Primary School and Nursery
South Road
Wivelsfield Green
Nr Haywards Heath
RH17 7QN

There are also details in  the  job description a which can be found in our  application pack on our website: www.wivelsfieldschool.org.  Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and  strongly encouraged; please contact the school to make an appointment.

Email: office@wivelsfield.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

Wivelsfield Primary School  and Nursery has a vacancy for a SEN Teaching Assistant for 2 days a week- Monday & Friday, approximately 11 hours/week, to start as soon as possible. Ideally you will work 8.40am - 3.15pm but we can be flexible.

There will be the possibility of additional hours on an ad-hoc basis.

Situated in the heart of Wivelsfield Green, near both Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill, the school is single form entry. It  benefits from  spacious modern  premises, with  extensive  grounds,  and is  a very popular, oversubscribed school. We  pride ourselves on being friendly and welcoming with a strong ‘community ethos'.

You will work as part of the SEN team, initially with a child in EYFS with Down's Syndrome with the potential of supporting other individuals across KS1 & KS2.  If you enjoy working with children in a happy environment, where no two days are the same, and would relish the fact that you can make a positive difference, so the children you work with thrive emotionally and with their learning, this could be the job for you.

The successful candidate will

- have a genuine passion for working to achieve the best outcomes for all children, including those with SEND

- be a flexible team player

- be committed to promoting high standards in all aspects of school life

- be keen to engage in continuing professional development

The school will offer:

- a happy and supportive environment in spacious modern premises

- a school that is forward thinking

-  good professional development opportunities

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.