Teaching Assistant Level 3 And Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Hours of work: Teaching Assistant Level 3 - 15.5 hours per week, Higher Level Teaching Assistant 11.5 hours per week 
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6 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)

Closing date: Noon Friday 8 December 2023

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Wivelsfield Primary School,
South Road,Wivelsfield Green, Nr Haywards Heath,
RH17 7QN
Phone: 01444 471393
Email: office@wivelsfield.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: www.wivelsfieldschool.org
 
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. 

Wivelsfield Primary School and Nursery has a vacancy for a part time Teaching Assistant (15.5 hours /week; Salary SS3 £22,737 pro rata) and a part time Higher Level Teaching Assistant (11.5 hours /week; Salary SS8 £29,783 pro rata) to start as soon as possible. One person could apply for both roles, or we are equally happy for you to apply for either the TA or HLTA hours. 

Situated in the heart of Wivelsfield Green, near both Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill, the school is single form entry. It  benefits from  spacious modern  premises, with  extensive  grounds,  and is  a very popular, oversubscribed school. We  pride ourselves on being friendly and welcoming with a strong ‘community ethos'.

The successful candidate(s) will work in several classes across the school for both the TA and HLTA role.  The HLTA role will include planning and covering for PPA in some classes.  As well as supporting children in their curriculum learning, part of the role of the TA would be to support the development of speech and language for some children, mainly in small groups. Previous experience or  training in speech and language support would be preferred, but is not essential as full training can be given.

We would prefer a qualified HLTA for the HLTA hours. However, if you are a confident,  experienced TA, who would like to progress to becoming a HLTA,  we would be happy  to  consider your application for that role,  as long as you would be willing to undertake the training.

The successful candidate will

• be a flexible team player
• be committed to promoting high standards in all aspects of school life
• have a genuine passion for working to achieve the best outcomes for all children, including those with  SEND
• be keen to engage in continuing professional development

The school will offer:

• a happy and supportive environment in spacious modern premises
• a school that is forward thinking
• good professional development opportunities

If  you are interested in the position(s),  please call the school for further information about hours etc: 01444 471393. 

There are also details in  the  job description a which can be found in our  application pack on our website: www.wivelsfieldschool.org.  Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and  strongly encouraged; please contact the school to make an appointment.

Closing date Friday 08.12.23 12 noon . Interviews will be held Tuesday 12. 12.23