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) Fixed term until: 20 July 2018

Closing date: Friday 29 September 2017

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

Robsack Wood Primary Academy Whatlington Way St Leonards on Sea East Sussex TN38 9TE

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

We are seeking to employ a Teaching Assistant to work from 8.45am to 3.15pm Monday to Friday, term time only for a fixed term until the 20 July 2018.

The role involves assisting the class teacher to provide a high standard of care and education to all pupils. You will need the ability to follow instructions and work on your own initiative as necessary and be able to demonstrate active listening skills and communicate effectively with pupils, parents and carers.

This role may work well in conjunction with the Extended Schools Assistant role we also currently have advertised.

We are committed to improving the life chances of our pupils and bringing out the best in all our staff.  We have some exciting opportunities for support staff with the same commitment to children and who have the skills and drive to translate that vision into reality.

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 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.

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.