Contract: FTC until end 24/25 Academic Year
Working Pattern: Term time only
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8.30am-3.15pm
Actual Starting Salary (calculated pro rata): £9,845 plus fringe allowance of £289 per annum
Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

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

If you have answered ‘yes’ to both of these questions, please continue reading.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and committed Teaching Assistant. In a mainly classroom based role, you will work with colleagues to support both individual and groups of children 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. Knowledge of SEND is desirable.
If you are genuinely motivated by helping every child to reach their potential, we would like to hear from you.

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: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
• Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 22.7%.
• Holiday Entitlement: Take advantage of 25 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some ‘Time for You’ to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
• Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
• Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
• Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.
• Multi Academy Trust: Be part of a network of 14 Academies, offering a support system and opportunities for professional development and collaboration.
• 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 office@phiacademy.org.uk
Please apply today.

Please refer the Job description for details