Teaching Assistant

at  University of Brighton Academies Trust

Contract: Fixed term until end of 24/25 Academic Year Jul 2025
Working Pattern: Term time only (39 weeks)
Hours: 21 hours per week, Monday 9.00am - 1.00pm and Tuesday-Friday 8.45am to 1.00pm
Current actual starting salary (calculated pro rata): £16,340 per annum
Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

ARE YOU PASSIONATE AND COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING YOUNG CHILDREN WITH THEIR LEARNING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT?

If you have answered ‘yes’ to both the above questions, please continue reading about our new and exciting vacancy.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and committed Teaching Assistant, to join us. In a mainly classroom based role, you will work with colleagues to support an individual in their core learning including: reading, writing, and mathematics. You will also provide support in the playground encouraging the children’s development of positive social friendships and play skills.

YOU WILL HAVE:

• Experience of establishing positive relationships with young children and the ability to empathise with their needs
• A strong commitment to supporting children’s learning
• A patient, resourceful, enthusiastic and flexible approach
• You will have experience of working with/caring for children, have your own children, or have worked with children in a voluntary capacity
• A keen interest in outdoor learning and making activities engaging and accessible to all
• SEN experience is desirable
  Please refer to the attached job description & person specification for further details.

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
• Take a closer look: Work With Us - Brighton Academies Trust
  As the largest Multi-Academies Trust in Sussex, we are a close-knit family of schools committed to achieving ambitions, delivering excellence, and nurturing potential. Sponsored by the esteemed University of Brighton, we provide high-quality learning experiences for our pupils.
  Our success is a result of the dedication and expertise of our staff and central teams, creating vibrant places of learning that ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of education. Together, we aim to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best.
  At the heart of everything we do are our pupils. We believe that learning should be exciting, engaging, and fun an adventure where curiosity is celebrated, and creativity is encouraged. We strive to create an environment where each child feels inspired and supported, enabling them to discover their unique talents and interests. Please visit: Home - Brighton Academies Trust

FIND OUT MORE

For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here: Candidate Pack
To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Carly Welch, Principal at principal@thebairdprimaryacademy.org.uk
Please apply today.

Please refer the Job description for details