Job Details

Hours of work: 14 hours per week. Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only.

(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Fixed term to 31 July 2017.

Closing date: Midday 29 June 2016. Interview date: Tuesday 05 July 2016.

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

Wivelsfield Primary School South Road Wivelsfield Green Haywards Heath East Sussex

Please note, we do not accept CVs

About the Role

Wivelsfield School is looking for an inspirational and caring part time teaching assistant and a part time Forest School leader. You could apply for the combined role or just the teaching assistant or Forest School leader position: please make it clear on your application form what you are applying for. The school benefits from spacious modern premises with extensive grounds and is situated in the heart of the village, near both Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill. We are a very popular, oversubscribed school and pride ourselves on being friendly and welcoming, with a strong ‘community ethos’. In September there will be approximately 180 pupils on roll.

 Teaching Assistant

The Teaching Assistant position would be 1 day in a Key Stage One Class and ½ day in our Reception Class. Experience of these age groups would be an advantage. For this role you would be asked to do some lunch time supervision. Hours between 8.40am - 3.15pm with a negotiable time for lunch. The salary for this role is single status grade 3.

 Forest School Leader

If you are interested in the Forest School leader role you would need to hold a Level 3 qualification as a Forest School Leader. This position would ideally be 2 afternoons each week or possibly 1 full day. If you are interested in this role but do not hold the qualification we may be able to provide training for the right person, but you would not be able to lead sessions until you had the qualification. The salary for this role is single status grade 4.

 If you are interested in either the combined position or just one part of it ; please look for further details in the job description and person specification which can be found in our application pack on our website. Alternatively contact the school office for a pack, preferably by e-mail.

 Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school to make an appointment, or for any other queries regarding these positions.

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.   This authority 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 Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). 

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.