Danehill School are looking to employ a driven Teaching Assistant to join our happy and highly motivated school. The role is based over 3 days, and also includes some lunchtime cover as a Midday Supervisory Assistant.

We are a thriving and successful Church of England rural school just on the border of Haywards Heath. We have 96 pupils currently on roll, in four classes.

We are looking for someone:

• With a good standard of education

• Who has a knowledge of positive behaviour strategies

• Who is able to work with a team

• Who is willing to undertake training

• Who will enjoy working in a school where the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, and where the standards are high.

We can offer you:

• A well-resourced learning environment to extend your experience.

• A commitment to support you fully with professional development opportunities.

• A strong team with friendly and supportive colleagues.

• Children who behave well and are keen to learn.

• A welcoming and close knit community.

• A rich natural environment in a beautiful location.

Hours of work: 19.5 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 until July 2016, with the possibility of extension beyond this date.

Closing date: Noon, Friday 18 September 2015

Interview date: Wednesday 23 September 2015   

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). 

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.