Teaching Assistant & Midday Supervisory Assistant (Frant CE Primary)

Job introduction

 

About the role

Frant CEP School is a small village school, just to the south of Tunbridge Wells, with a community feel and an enthusiastic team of staff.

We are looking for an efficient, friendly and well organised Federation Teaching Assistant to join our school team. Previous school based experience is essential - however training will be provided where necessary.

Start date is as soon as possible after pre-employment checks have been completed.  Contract is for Term Time (39 weeks) paid for 45.05.

The successful candidate will be

• highly organised, hardworking and pay attention to detail.
• able to maintain confidentiality.
• able to communicate effectively.
• able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• able to maintain efficient record keeping systems.
• able to communicate efficiently with children from ages 4-11

The MDSA role will be paid at Single Status Grade 2, point 4 (£23,656 pro rata) for 2 hours per week (Thursday/Friday)

The Teaching Assistant role will be paid at Single Status Grade 4, point 10 (£24,790 pro rata) for 10 hours per week (8:45-3:15pm Thursday/Friday)

We are part of the Weald Federation which was formed in September 2019 consisting of Frant CEP, Mark Cross CEA , Mayfield CEP and Five Ashes CEP. The schools work together to enhance both the academic and pastoral opportunities for the pupils.  The larger federation also offers staff a wide variety of CPD and career progression opportunities.

If you would like to apply to join our staff team, please contact the school via email on frantoffice@thewealdfederation.org for an application pack.  Completed applications should be returned to frantoffice@thewealdfederation.org.

Closing Date 7th February 2025
Interviews - WC10th February 2025

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.

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.