Nursery Teaching Assistant (Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery)

Job title:

Nursery Teaching Assistant (Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery)

Company

East Sussex County Council

Job description

Job introductionAbout the roleNursery Teaching Assistant
REQUIRED April 2025
work hours – Monday to Friday 8.35am – 3.25pm
Permanent ContractWe are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated person to join us at Meridian Community Primary School as a Nursery Teaching Assistant. Our Nursery is a friendly, welcoming and important part of the school with children aged 2, 3 and 4 years old.The successful candidate will:

• enjoy working with and caring for Nursery aged children
• be highly motivated and keen to learn
• be willing to work effectively as part of a team

We can offer you:

• training that will support you in your role
• children that are enthusiastic and eager to learn
• a strong, supportive and committed staff team
• opportunities to develop your professional skills

If you are a graduate that is thinking about becoming an EYFS teacher and you would like the opportunity to have paid work experience in a school before applying for teacher training, this would be a chance for you to gain valuable experience to support your application for teacher training.Visits are welcome or please visit our school website .For application forms and information packs please contact the school officeWorking pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 40 weeks per year plus 5.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years’ continuous service)
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)Please note, we do not accept CVs.This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.
If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.Additional informationAdditional InformationYour starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with theDBSThis post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.Work PermitsWe 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. 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.If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.Reasonable adjustmentsIf you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.Equal OpportunitiesEast 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.

Expected salary

Location

Peacehaven, East Sussex

Job date

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 03:40:58 GMT

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