Job Details 

Hours of work: 27.5 Hours Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata

Closing date: Tuesday 17th October

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

Churchwood Primary Academy, Church in the Wood Lane, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9PB

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant 3 to work within our lower academy in our Year 2 Class. This post will suit a current TA 3 looking to broaden their experience in this role or  a TA 2 who is looking for the next step in their career.

We require someone who is: - capable of working with children in an enthusiastic and positive manner; - punctual and reliable; - and has the desire to encourage every child to succeed.

An understanding of how children learn and make progress is essential as well as an ability to make learning exciting. Professional development, support and training will also be available.

An understanding of the role of a Teaching Assistant 3 and experience within this field of work is essential to the post.

Visits to the academy are welcomed by arrangement. Please contact Miss Earwaker to arrange.

Applicants  will be required to complete all necessary written work involved in this position. Employment will be subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearances including the Disqualification under the Childcare Act. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

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 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. The Academy 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 an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records.

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.

Equal Opportunities

Hastings Academies Trust 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.