Teaching Assistants

Hours of work: 30 Hours
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc.
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 9am Monday 13 May 2024

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Hailsham Community College
Battle Road
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1DT

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. 

Hours: 30 hours per week – Term Time – Monday to Friday 08.45am to 15.15pm

Salary: Single Status Grade 3 point 7 £22,737 pro rata 

Contract: Permanent

We require Teaching Assistants to work with students with learning, behavioural and emotional needs in our Learning Hub Facility. 

The successful candidates will need to be flexible and committed to join our supportive Learning Hub team and provide support for our Special Education Needs (SEN) students across the college. You will be required to support teachers and students, working with smaller groups in focus driven interventions.

We are looking for calm and confident individuals who have the skills to be able to support classroom activities safely and who can create a positive learning environment. Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Previous experience in a similar role and a good standard of education would be advantageous.

The successful candidates will also be expected to attend twilights and staff meetings. 

We can offer:

A school committed to consistency and sustained improvement A hardworking and dedicated team A friendly and supportive atmosphere A supportive Leadership Team Cycle to work Scheme The opportunity to join our Corporate Membership to Benenden Health Care, where the Academy pays for half the membership. The membership to the scheme will allow each participating member to request a wide range of discretionary health care services. The opportunity to pay into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK. The LGPS is a salary-related, defined benefit scheme which provides you with a secure future income, independent of share prices and stock market fluctuations.

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. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance for this Academy. We are also required by law to ensure that any prospective employee is legally entitled to live and work in the UK. You will be required to provide documentation as evidence. Other conditions of employment may apply. We are committed to equality of opportunity and positively welcome applications form all sections of the community.

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