Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisory Assistant (High Hurstwood Church of En

Job introduction

Hours of work: Teaching Assistant: 25 hours per week, MDSA: 5 hours per week 
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39.5 weeks per year plus 7.5 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 July 2025 

Closing date: Friday 15 November 2024

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
High Hurstwood CE Primary School,
Chillies Lane, High Hurstwood, Nr Uckfield,
TN22 4AD

Phone: 01825 733231
Email: head@highhurstwood.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: https://www.highhurstwood.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

High Hurstwood CE Primary School is a popular school with an excellent reputation. We are a small and thriving school with just over 100 pupils, set in the village community of High Hurstwood.  Many parents from the surrounding villages, Crowborough and Uckfield send their children to us because of our high expectations and standards, combined with our welcoming family atmosphere, reflecting Christian values; where all members of the school community know one another by name.

There is an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to be appointed to work in our Early Years classroom.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate:

• A calm, patient, resilient and flexible approach
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and can build relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• A commitment to inclusion within a mainstream setting.
• Knowledge of, and the ability to implement a range of strategies in order to keep the pupils motivated and safe
• The ability to follow a classroom timetable and curriculum plans.
• Be able to lead small group interventions with pupils.
• Previous experience of working with children.

 

In return, our school:

• Is committed to supporting continuous professional development, appropriate to the employee's post and their own previous experience.
• Has a fantastic team of staff that is recognised for its passionate, innovative and caring approach to teaching and learning.
• Has very supportive parents and carers, who are ambitious for their children.

 

Please note the deadline for applications is 15 November 2024

Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email and/or telephone as soon as possible after shortlisting has been completed.

Interview date: Week commencing 18^th November 2024

This post is fixed term until the end of the academic year with the view to this post then becoming permanent 

For further information about the school and this position, please contact the school office. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged and are available during the week commencing 4^th and 11^th November 2024.

 

Safeguarding

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The Trust 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, shortlisted candidates will be required to demonstrate to the Trust, 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.

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 (http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring service-check).

 

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.

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.