Job Details

Hours of work: 30 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 for: 12 months

Closing date: Noon on Friday 08 September 2017

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

Hailsham Community College Academy Trust Battle Road Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1DT

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

30 hours per week – Term Time – Monday to Friday 08.45am to 15.15pm (Pro-rated starting salary: £11,198 per annum)

We require Teaching Assistants to work with students with learning, behavioural and emotional needs in our Learners with Additonal Needs Facility. Experience and knowledge of supporting students within a school environment is an advantage.

You will: - be committed to consistency, aspiration and standards; - have relevant knowledge and skills; - have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

We can offer: - a school committed to consistency and sustained improvement; - a hardworking and dedicated team; - a friendly and supportive atmosphere; - a supportive Leadership Team; - Cycle to Work Scheme; - the opportunity to join our Corporate Membership to Benenden Health Care, where the Academy pays for half the membership. The membership to the scheme will allow each participating member to request a wide range of discretionary health care services; - the opportunity to pay into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK. The LGPS is a salary-related, defined benefit scheme which provides you with a secure future income, independent of share prices and stock market fluctuations. 

To apply, please download the relevant application form from our website above, completed applications can be e-emailed

The Academy is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applications will need to undertake a DBS clearance.

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. The Academy 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 an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).

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.