Teaching Assistant (Western Road Community Primary School)
Job Description
Job title: Teaching Assistant (Western Road Community Primary School)
Company: East Sussex County Council
Job description: Job introduction
Hours of work: 31 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years’ continuous service)
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Fixed term for: 12 months
Closing date: 7 February 2024
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Western Road Community Primary School, Southover High Street, Lewes, BN7 1JB
Phone: 01273 473013
Email:
Website:
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 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 2018 Regulations.
If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 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.
About the role
Western Road is an innovative and popular school with a passionate belief in the development of the whole child. We are ambitious for our children and embrace learning with enthusiasm, determination and confidence.
We are looking for an energetic person who is self-motivated and adaptable and positive about supporting our pupils. Your practice will enhance and support our already committed and passionate team.
The role will involve working within the classroom (currently Key Stage 2) supporting pupils with their learning individually, in small groups and as a larger class. You will be working closely with experienced class teachers and the school SENCO to provide support for pupils, helping them to flourish in their personal development and learning. We can offer you a supportive and professional working environment where there will be opportunities to develop and further your expertise and contribute to the life of school and education of the children.
We need someone who is:
- Compassionate and caring, patient and intuitive and with a good sense of fun.
- An interest in Autism Spectrum Condition.
- An interest in dyslexia and ability to work with the class teachers to adapt learning tasks to suit the children.
- Able to work well alongside colleagues in well-established and successful teams.
- Able to read advice from outside agencies and put into practice in the classroom and in individual sessions.
- Able to engage warmly and confidently with children and colleagues.
Please phone 01273 473013, or email for a copy of the Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form or any further information.
Visits to the school are welcome so that you can see our great school in action – please telephone 01273 473013 to book an appointment.
The school is committed to recruiting with care; safe-guarding and promoting the welfare of children and all staff share this commitment.
Closing date: Wednesday, 7th February 2024 at noon.
Interviews will take place in the week beginning 19th February 2024.
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.
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). For further information about what is required in this process please go to .
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.
Company information
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.
Expected salary:
Location: Lewes, East Sussex
