Teaching Assistant in East Grinstead

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team on a 1-1 basis, supporting a child with additional needs. We offer a strong foundation in a ‘Good’ school (Ofsted November 2022) which is ready for an exciting future as we prepare our children for the opportunities and challenges which lie ahead. This role is a permanent role.

Located on the beautiful borders of Surrey and West Sussex, Felbridge Primary School has a traditional ‘village’ feel, with excellent transport links to London, Gatwick and the south coast. We encourage you to visit so that you can see for yourself all we have to offer!

Felbridge Primary School joined Tandridge Learning Trust from September 2024 and as such, you will have the support of a professional shared services team, enthusiastic and passionate school-based staff and committed local governors, who are all keen to warmly welcome you. As a community, we work together to create a caring, inclusive environment in which pupils can grow intellectually, emotionally, and socially.

We can offer:

• Children who love their learning.
• Highly committed and dedicated staff who want the best for every child in our care.
• A modern school set alongside a beautiful, historic building, with plenty of outdoor space including its own woodland and history aplenty!
• Supportive and forward-thinking colleagues within school and the MAT as a whole.
• Good induction and training opportunities.
• Trust focus on staff wellbeing and support.
• Staff discount scheme.

Tandridge Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to demonstrably share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Tandridge Learning Trust is also committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds irrespective of personal characteristics. Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the recruitment process once a suitable candidate is appointed. Visits welcome.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and 2020 provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

The Ministry of Justice’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will carry out an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information as part of its safer recruitment procedures. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Data Protection Act and the school’s safeguarding policies.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances of your offences. We undertake to discuss any matter revealed in a DBS check with you before withdrawing a conditional offer of employment.

Felbridge Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.