Teaching Assistant
Parkland Junior School, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9QJ38 days remaining to apply
Start date details
February 2025
Closing date
6 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 23.75 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 additional days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,747 - £24,743
Actual salary
- £13,169 - £13,721
Pay scale
- Swale Academies Support Staff Pay Scale (SAT B)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Parkland Federation is a team of hardworking, committed staff who are passionate about education. They work together to create the right environment for all children to learn through quality first teaching and a broad and balanced curriculum.
- Level 1 or 2 diploma (or equivalent) in Learning Support
- English, Maths and Science GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above, or significant relevant experience.
- Evidence of other TA related qualifications and / or training courses.
- Experience of working with children in a similar environment.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- A willingness to learn.
- Understanding of the issues surrounding the safeguarding of children and commitment to child welfare and safety.
If you think that you will complement our existing team, we would love to hear from you.
Short-listed applicants will be notified of time of interview shortly after the closing date. Applications made by C.V. or from agencies will not be accepted.
The Parkland Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits include:
- Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
- Access to training and development
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
- Cycle to Work scheme
Further details of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
Further details about the role
Interested applicants are welcome to contact Dawn Berhane, Office Manager at the school for an informal discussion regarding the post dawn.berhane@swale.at or 01323 502620.
If you require any further insight into our school, please visit www.theparklandfederation.org .
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2)
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Interview Date: w/c 6th January 2025
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to dawn.berhane@swale.at
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Parkland Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 247 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Parkland Junior School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- dawn.berhane@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01323 502620
Arranging a visit to Parkland Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dawn.berhane@swale.at.
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