Job Details

Hours of work: 5 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 until 31 July 2018 in the first instance

Closing date: Friday 22 September 2017 Interview date: Wednesday 27 September 2017

If you are interested in applying, please obtain a pack from Dionne Paterson, Senior Administrator by email or telephone.

Completed application forms should be returned by email.

White House Academy Marshfoot Lane Hailsham East Sussex BN27 2FB

About the Role

We are looking for an Individual Needs Assistant who has experience of working within a school setting. The successful candidate will be highly proactive, committed to going that extra mile to ensure pupils achieve the best they possibly can. Very good literacy/ numeracy skills are essential, so too is the ability to relate well to children and adults. The post will initially be based in the Early Years and Key Stage 1 providing in-class support, interventions and or one to one support.

The successful candidates should ideally have experience of working with children of primary school age.

As part of the STEP Academy Trust, you will be joining a highly inspirational and ambitious organisation, which strives for excellence in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for its pupils.

We actively encourage visits so do try and make time to come and visit. Please also take a look at our website, where you will be able to find out a lot more about Applegarth Academy and the STEP Academy Trust.

STEP Academy Trust believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust’s employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. STEP Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

CVs are not accepted, a STEP Academy Trust Application Form must be completed for all applications.

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 Bureau).

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.