Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Westfield School)

Hours of work: 30 per week. Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 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. Closing date: Friday 6 November, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Interview date: W/c 9 November, 20 26. For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Westfield School Main Road Westfield TN35 4QE Phone: 01424 751404 Email: personnel@westfield.e-sussex.sch.uk [personnel@westfield.e-sussex.sch.uk]  Website: Westfield School | Believe in your infinite potential [https://westfield.e-sussex.sch.uk/]   Please note, we do not accept CVs.   Westfield School is a charming village school, set in the countryside just outside of Hastings. Our school is a friendly and welcoming place where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive.  We believe every child has the potential to flourish. Through a caring and supportive environment, we aim to help children become kind, respectful citizens, positive, resilient individuals, and inquisitive, creative thinkers, equipping them with the skills, confidence and curiosity they need to succeed in life.    We are a good school and we are looking for a nurturing and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our support team to support teaching and learning across the school.    The successful candidate will: • Be committed to supporting children’s learning and development, with a positive attitude and a love of learning. • Have a strong understanding of child development, learning processes and inclusive practice within a mainstream setting. • Support and encourage children to achieve their full potential, fostering confidence, independence and a positive attitude towards learning. • Work effectively with targeted groups and individual pupils in both adult-led and child-initiated activities, contributing to observations and assessments. • Have experience of supporting children with additional needs, including autism and speech, language and communication needs, and be able to implement a range of strategies to motivate and engage learners. • Build positive and effective relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues, demonstrating a calm, patient, resilient and adaptable approach at all times.   At Westfield, we foster a love of learning for everyone and are committed to ongoing professional development for all staff. We can offer you a warm, welcoming and supportive environment with engaged and enthusiastic children.    To apply to this position, please download our recruitment pack, which can be found on our school website: Vacancies | Westfield School [https://westfield.e-sussex.sch.uk/vacancies/] Please send completed application forms to personnel@westfield.e-sussex.sch.uk [personnel@westfield.e-sussex.sch.uk].  Please ensure you read the application form guidance.   This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 20 18.   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 Information 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). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record]. 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.