Job Details

Hours of work: 26 hours per week + 6.6 MDSA hours Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata) Fixed term to cover maternity leave

Closing date: Thursday 29 September 2016 Interview Date: Tuesday 04 October 2016

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

Buxted CE Primary School Hurstwood Road Buxted East Sussex TN22 4BB

Please note, we do not accept CVs

About the Role

We are looking to appoint a high quality practitioner to cover maternity leave. Teaching Assistant - to work with KS2 for 26 hours per week (8.40am - 11.50am and 1:40pm to 3:25pm) SS grade 3 Point 7 15,074 pro rata and also to include MDSA 6.6 hours per week from 11:50am to 1.10pm (Grade 2 Point 3  13,982 pro rata per annum.

If you have a positive outlook, then you could be part of our team. We are seeking to appoint a creative practitioner to work closely with our KS2 team who are committed to a pupil led curriculum; inspiring children to develop an enquiring mind and skills for life. We are a 'Good' school who are highly committed to CPD and will offer appropriate training.  The candidates should have GCSE/O Level in English and Mathematics. Your role will include assisting groups of children with their learning, classroom and school environment displays and supporting the class Teacher with class based tasks.   The candidates will be required to participate in whole school activities and to support the daily work and ethos of a Church of England Primary School. The candidates should be able to work well as part of a team and be prepared to work closely under the direction of the Class Teacher, Head of School and Executive Headteacher.

Visits are welcomed to our friendly rural Primary School where our vision is: ‘Embracing Christian values, we strive to develop a dynamic and inspiring culture of learning, working in partnership with all members of our community; we aspire to be the best we can be now and in the future’. Staff are supported through a comprehensive induction programme and the school is committed to offering further professional development.     

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.

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.