Job Details

Hours of work: Please see advert text Working pattern: Part-time and Term-time only. (As the position is part-time and term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata) Fixed term to: 20 July 2017

Closing date: Monday 05 June 2017 Interview date: Thursday 08 June 2017

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Fletching CE Primary School Church Street, Fletching, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3SP

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

Teaching Assistant 2 (with MDSA duties) required from September 2017

Fletching CE Primary School is looking for a new member of staff to add to their support staff team. You will be working with the wonderful pupils in our Early Years and KS1 class. We are looking for a candidate to join our welcoming and friendly school, who is highly motivated, energetic, with the ability to work alone and as part of a team. The hours will be:

Teaching Assistant 2: 27.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 - 12:00, 1.15 - 3.15, at SS grade 3)

Midday Supervisory Assistant: Between 3 to 5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 12:00 - 1:15, at SS grade 1)

TA Role: You should have the skills and abilities necessary for; providing pupil targeted and classroom support; preparing resources and liaising effectively with colleagues, parents and outside agencies; flexible and able to use your own initiative. The post holder will work closely alongside the class teacher and other support staff as part of our supportive and enthusiastic team.

MDSA Role: The successful candidate will work during the lunchtime period leading and promoting playground games and social activity. You will need to be creative and able to work on your own initiative. Experience of working and playing with young children is desirable.

We can offer: - training and professional development opportunities - the opportunity to develop your career in a successful, forward thinking school - a vibrant and exciting environment with supportive colleagues - a supportive Leadership Team.

Visits to the school are encouraged.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2009 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 2009 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2009 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 Agencys Points-based Immigration System.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. 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).

Equal Opportunities

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.