Job Details

Hours of work: 30 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)

Closing date: Monday 25 September 2017, noon Interview date: Friday 29 September 2017

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: West St Leonards Primary Academy Harley Shute Road St Leonards on Sea East Sussex TN38 8BX

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and committed Teaching Assistant to assist the learning and personal development of all pupils and to develop their skills to achieve their full potential

The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to provide consistent, calm support and encouragement and be able to use their initiative in a variety of situations.

Previous experience of promoting learning and development in all primary key stages will be considered an advantage.

In addition, you will be required to cover lunchtime duty roles within the playground or dining hall.

Manual handling and lifting may be involved.

GCSE (grade A-C) or equivalent in English and Maths are essential.

The successful applicant will have high expectations for the children and will demonstrate a commitment to working as part of a team.

We have a strong friendly team of staff and are a National Talk for Writing training centre.

Application packs are available from our website

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

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. 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 Bureau).

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the schools Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times. 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.