HLTA [Download]
Science Technician [Download]
Teaching Assistant [Download]
Application Form [Download]

Closing Date: 14/06/2021

Teaching Assistant & Science Technician Opportunities

Between 32.5 and 37 hours per week

Farney Close is a mixed independent residential special school for children aged 9 -18 who are in receipt of an Education Health and Care Plan due to their social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), social and communication difficulties, an Autistic Spectrum condition (ASC), Moderate Learning needs, Dyslexia, Speech and Language difficulties or difficulties with Sensory Regulation.

Situated on the A272 and the A23 intersection at Bolney, West Sussex, the school has an established and very successful reputation.

We are very excited about the new Primary provision for children in year 5 and 6 that we will be opening from September 2021. To support the primary teaching staff we are looking to recruit an experienced Teaching Assistant and Higher Level Teaching Assistant.

For both roles we are looking for someone with enthusiasm, patience and tolerance and a calm, friendly disposition. They will also have the ability to support early reading, writing and maths.

For the Higher-Level Teaching Assistant vacancy we are looking for someone with relevant experience and/or qualifications in a similar role who is able to demonstrate contributing effectively to teacher’s planning and the preparation of lessons. As well as this they will have experience of supporting teachers in evaluating pupil’s progress and monitor pupils’ responses to learning. Specialist knowledge and experience in behaviour management, pastoral care or early years special education needs is highly desirable.

The third vacancy we have based in our secondary school is that of Science Technician. If you have a Level 3 or equivalent Science qualification or relevant laboratory technician experience and would like to support our Science Teacher then we would love to hear from you.

The fourth vacancy is for a Teaching Assistant in our secondary school. This person will support one of our pupils that require support throughout their school day.

Job Descriptions and Application forms can be viewed by clicking on the Download links to the left of this text.

All four position are new; we are increasing our staff. These roles are subject to receipt of good employment references, health clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Candidates are invited to apply for this role by completing our Employment Application Form which can be found on our website, www.farneyclose.co.uk or by contacting Vanessa Cowle, HR Officer at vcowle@farneyclose.co.uk.

All three positions are to work Monday to Friday, term-time only.

Closing date is Monday 14^th June 2021.

Farney Close is committed to equality and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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Application Form [Download]
Closing Date: 30/06/2021

Part-time Cleaner Vacancy

Between 16 and 20 hours per week

Farney Close School is an independent weekly boarding special school in Bolney, West Sussex. We have charitable status for boys and girls aged 11 to 19 years who are experiencing social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

We are looking for a conscientious and reliable person to join our friendly cleaning team. This would be an ideal position for someone who has proven experience of cleaning, particularly within a professional environment. The duties include cleaning the pupil residential houses, classrooms, offices and toilets. Full training will be provided.

Working between Mondays and Fridays, up to 4 hours per day, working any time between 9.30am and finishing by 4.00pm. We are flexible with these start and finish times and to a degree, we are flexible with the days of the week worked. The job holder will be required to work during the school holiday periods.

Salary is £9,385.80 per annum, equivalent to £9.00 per hour.

We offer a generous holiday allowance and a contributory pension scheme is available.

In line with our Safer Recruitment Processes we request that all candidates complete an Employment Application Form. This can be found on our website at www.farneyclose.co.uk or we can email you one of our application forms if you contact our main reception on 01444 881 811.

Due to our location we recommend applicants have their own reliable transport as there is no public transport close to our school.

Our school is committed to equality and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and good working references.

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