Teaching Assistant & Midday Supervisor Assistant (Little Horsted C of E Primary

Job introduction

Hours of work: 27.5 hours per week TA & 5 hours per week MDSA

Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 5.85 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)
Fixed term for: 30 July 2025

Closing date: 6 December 2024

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Little Horsted C of E Primary School, Lewes Road, TN22 5TS
Phone: 01825 750380
Email: recruitment@littlehorsted.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: https://littlehorsted.e-sussex.sch.uk/esussex/primary/littlehorsted
 
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

Little Horsted is a successful small rural school situated just off the A26 near Uckfield.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a committed, inspirational, innovative and talented Teaching Assistant Monday - Friday 8.30am until 3:30pm for 5.5 hours starting 6^th January 2025 (the salary for this role is dependant on experience).

12pm - 1pm will be on a Midday Meals Supervisor Assistant contract at Grade 2 SP4.

They are looking for a person who either has a good knowledge of the curriculum and experience of working with Primary age children. Prospective candidates should have a level 2 qualification or above/relevant experience and a good working knowledge of child protection, safeguarding procedures, behaviour management and policies that are essential in an education setting. There may be opportunities available for further training leading to a recognised qualification.

Visits to the school are encouraged - please phone the school on 01825 750380 to make an appointment to come and have an informal chat with the Acting Headteacher, Mrs Emma Daines.

Should you be interested in applying for this role please contact the School Office for an application pack at office@littlehorsted.e-sussex.sch.uk

Completed application forms can be sent electronically to recruitment@littlehorsted.e-sussex.sch.uk by 12pm Friday 6^th December 2024.

Interviews to take place Wednesday 12^th December 2024

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.