10 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    15 December 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    3 December 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: 25 TA and 5 MDM

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£24,027

What skills and experience we're looking for

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, term time only (38 weeks)

Hours: 25 hours Teaching Assistant + 5 hours Mid Day Meals Supervisor per week, 845am-315pm

Actual Starting Salary (calculated pro rata): £16,334 per annum

Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Are youcalm, confident and have the skills to support classroom activities safely? Are you able tocreate a positive learning environment? Can you support the smooth running of the Midday Meals?We are an award winning academy who are now recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join us on a permanent basis.

The role of Teaching Assistant is crucial in promoting the learning and personal development of all pupils; including but not exclusively, those with special education needs.

Your responsibilities will include:Providing support to the Teacher in the planning, delivery andand the evaluation of learning activitiesConsistently and effectively implementing agreed behaviour management strategies

Working 1-2-1 as required to support students access learning within the classroom environmentMotivating and encouraging students by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks

We are seeking candidates with the following skills and experience:Experience of establishing positive relationships with studentsempathise with theirneeds (desirable)Knowledge of SEN (desirable)Maths and English GCSE Grade A- C or equivalentConfident in supervising children during activities indoors and outdoorsPatient, calm and relaxedwith an enthusiastic approach to learning


What the school offers its staff

We truly value the experience,dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

  • Automatic annual pay increments
  • High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
  • A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme
  • Generous public sector pension scheme
  • Discounts on retail & travel
  • Cycle 2 Work scheme
  • Charity giving

Commitment to safeguarding

​​​​​​​The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. 

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About Blackthorns Community Primary Academy

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
210 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11

Blackthorns Community Primary Academy

At Blackthorns Community Primary Academy, we believe in putting our pupils first. Their interests and questions shape our curriculum and help to create our stimulating school.

Our role within the local and wider community is very important to us. We work closely with our parents and carers and have a highly skilled, passionate, and dedicated team of teachers and support staff. We all work together to deliver the very best education for our pupils.

The academy has a published admissions number of 30 and capacity of 210 pupils. It also hosts a special facility for up to 8 children with additional learning needs and speech, language, and communication difficulties.

Arranging a visit to Blackthorns Community Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email c.newton@lindfieldprimaryacademy.org.uk.

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