Job Details

Hours of work: 30 hours per week Working pattern: Part-time and Term-time only. (As the position is part-time and term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata) Fixed term for: To be confirmed

Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 29 September 2017

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

St Mary's School (Sabden Multi Academy Trust) Maynards Green, Horam, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0BT

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

Three Teaching Assistants needed…

Would you like to work as part of a highly regarded and successful group of schools?

Do you want to be part of a truly fantastic staff team?

Do you have enthusiasm and desire to work with vulnerable young people?

If the above is of interest to you please read on and contact us:

An opportunity has arisen at St Mary's School in Horam to recruit 3 Teaching Assistants to join their dynamic education team on a fixed term contract. One of the posts will be 0.6FTE, likely to be three days per week (15 hours TA plus 3 hours MDSA). St Mary's School, part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust is a specialist residential school for boys with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties.

The main responsibility of the post (25 hours per week - TA rate) will be to support teachers in the delivery of the curriculum, both by directly working with pupils and assisting in preparation of resources. In addition there is a requirement to work an hour each day as Midday Supervisory Assistant (5 hours per week - MDSA rate).

No formal qualifications are required however, applicants will be expected to demonstrate a sensitive and empathic approach to working with children who have Special Educational Needs. If successful you will become part of a very committed and hardworking team. While some experience of working with vulnerable young people is preferable it is not essential. We will provide you with high quality training and support.

We would be delighted to show prospective applicants around the school so please supply a contact number and times you are able to visit over the coming weeks. The show rounds would preferably be during the school day.

Any queries please call Jane Woodfine

The academy has a proven commitment to 'Equality of Opportunity' and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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.