Job Details

Hours of work: 22 hours per week 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 for one year to 31 March 2018

Closing date: 9.00 am on Friday 10 March 2017

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

Battle and Langton CE Primary School Market Road Battle East Sussex TN33 OHQ

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

The Governors and Headteacher at Battle and Langton Primary School are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work in our popular, friendly and supportive school.

The role entails working 1-1 and with small groups, supporting children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties to access both the curriculum and the wider aspects of school life.  The postholder will support children within our special needs pod and in the mainstream classroom setting.

The successful candidate should:

- have experience of working with children who display a range of social, emotional and behavioural difficulties

- have a calm, patient and friendly manner with children

- have the ability to use their own initiative and with the support of other school staff, be able to adapt according to each child's individual needs

- be flexible and learn quickly

- have a 'can-do' attitude and can display resilience within their role

- feel confident to manage behaviour effectively and seek advice when needed

The successful  candidate will be required to participate in whole school activities and to support the Christian ethos of the school.

We look forward to welcoming new members to our staff team and, given the nature of this work, we would strongly recommend that potential applicants visit the school  to experience the working environment first hand. Please contact the school to arrange a visit.

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Hours: 22 hours per week. Term time only. Working times to be negotiated. Start date as soon as possible.

Closing date: 9.00 am on Friday 10th March 2017

Interviews: Monday 20th March 2017

For more information and an application form please contact the Battle and Langton school office

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.