Job Details

Job introduction

Teaching Assistant
Manor Field Primary School
Junction Road. Burgess Hill
RH15 0PZ

Pay Scale: Grade 3, EYFS / KS1 Preference
Working Hours: 8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only plus one INSET day in September

Contract: Permanent Post

Start date: ASAP

About the role

We are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant, to support for pupils across the school. The ideal candidate will have completed their CACHE Level 3 qualification (Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools), or have the relevant experience in supporting children’s learning. We are a vibrant, forward-looking school
with a great team of happy, supportive and friendly staff and wonderful pupils.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to become fully involved in supporting pupils’ progress and we are looking for people who are confident in their abilities to have an impact on all pupils.

We are looking for someone who will:

● Have high expectations of pupils' achievement and behaviour
● Feel comfortable working across the school (Reception to Year 6)
● Work well within a team
● Be a positive role model for children

We can offer:

● A positive and supportive teaching environment
● A commitment to your continuing professional development
Manor Field is a large primary school on the outskirts of Burgess Hill with approximately 500 pupils on roll and less
than a 5 minute walk from Wivelsfield Station. We enjoy all of the benefits of a large school including team working,
a spacious building and excellent outdoor facilities.
Manor Field Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and the successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory reference checks and DBS clearance.

Please email your completed application for the attention of Lucie Ager, PA to Headteacher at or pa@manorfieldschool.org by post to Manor Field Primary School, Junction Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0PZ. If you would like to visit the school in advance of submitting an application, please contact the office on 01444
233368 to arrange an appointment.

Closing date for application: Monday 23rd September 2019 noon
Interview date: Wednesday 2nd October 2019

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

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.

Company information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove City Council is advertising on behalf of the school and are not the employer in this case.

Files

• Job Description and Person Specification
• Shortlisted Candidate Information
• Application Form