Job Details

Hours of work: TA2 - 8 hours per week, MDSA - 7.5 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 2017 in the first instance

Closing date: Midday on Tuesday 11 October 2016

Interview date: Afternoon of Friday 14 October 2016

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Ocklynge Junior School Victoria Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 8XN

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

Ocklynge Junior school is the largest Junior School in the U.K. We have a 6 form intake of mixed ability pupils. We are looking to recruit an experienced Teaching Assistant Level 2 for the start of the new academic year. There will be an additional 7.5 hours as a MDSA. The MDSA role will be paid on Single Status 1.2.

This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced candidate to make a real difference to pupils and their learning outcomes. Our values of "Enthusiasm, Effort & Excellence" are a firm foundation for the teaching and learning at Ocklynge and are firmly embedded throughout the school.

The position is initially until the end of the new school year (July 2017).

We can offer you the opportunity to broaden your experience and devlop your skills. We have an excellent working environment, supportive staff, an experienced senior team. Our pupils are well behaved, high achievers from a diverse range of backgrounds.

If you are interested in this post, further details and an application form are available from the school web-site or by contacting the school office where you may also arrange a visit if you wish.

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.