Teaching Assistant / Mid Day Supervisor (St Mary the Virgin VA Primary)

Hours of work: 26.50 hours 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: 4th September 2026 noon For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: St Mary the Virgin VA Primary (High Street, Hartfield, East Sussex, TN7 4AA) Phone: 01892 770221 Email: office@st-maryhartfield.e-sussex.sch.uk [office@st-maryhartfield.e-sussex.sch.uk]    Website: https://pioneerfederation.co.uk/stmarys/ [https://pioneerfederation.co.uk/stmarys/]     Please note, we do not accept CVs. We are a small rural primary school, and we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant and Mid Day Supervisor to join our supportive and friendly team, where you will enjoy the challenge of working across the school, supporting teachers and working with small groups or individuals. We will welcome applicants who have achieved NVQ 1 or above for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent), along with a sound knowledge and previous experience of working with children. Please contact the school if you would like to visit us for an informal chat about the post.  Application forms and Job Description can be found on our website and please note that we are unable to accept CVs. TA = Grade 4, Spinal point 9-10/  MDSA = Grade 3, point7 Interview date: tbc 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.