Individual Needs Assistant and Midday Supervisory Assistant (Grovelands Communit

Job introduction

Hours of work: Individual Needs Assistant 27.5 hours per week, Midday Supervisory Assistant 2.5 hours per week 
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 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 until August 2025

Closing date: Friday 22 November 2024

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Grovelands Community Primary School - Rampion Federation,
Dunbar Drive, Hailsham,
BN27 3UW

Phone: 01323 840062
Email: office@grovelands.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: https://www.grovelands-school.co.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

Individual Needs Assistant and Midday Supervisory Assistant (27.5 hours per week INA/ 2.5 hours per week MDSA)

Start date January 2025

We are looking to recruit an energetic, patient and caring individual who has a passion for working with and supporting pupils with special educational needs.

Grovelands Community Primary School is looking to recruit an Individual Needs Assistant to support children within our mainstream setting.

The successful candidate should be prepared to work hard, be a positive and productive member of the staff team and respond positively to the challenges of day-to-day school life. We expect the most from our pupils so a candidate that has high expectations; has evidence of quality practice; will make learning fun and has a genuine belief that all children have the potential for success would be ideally suited to this post. If you have experience of working with children with special needs that would be preferable.

In return, we can offer you outstanding support and a commitment to your professional development, a supportive ethos where your contributions will be valued, a friendly team of enthusiastic colleagues and an attractive working environment with excellent facilities, well-behaved children and supportive families.

We would love you to come and visit us to get a better flavour of life at Grovelands. However if you would like more information about the post, please email the school office and leave your contact details and the Headteacher will contact you.

 

School office email is office@grovelands.e-sussex.sch.uk

Closing date for application: 22nd November 2024

Interview date: 26th November 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.