Salary: East Sussex Grade 4 - £23,151 - £23,500
Closing date: 11/07/2024
Employment type: Temporary
Hours Per Week: 15.5
Job posted date: 04/07/2024
Closing date: 11/07/2024

Job Description

Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2025

Working Pattern: Term time only (39 weeks)

Hours 15.5 hours per week, 0830-1500 Tuesday & Wednesdays, 0845-1215 Fridays

Actual Starting Salary (calculated pro rata): £8,579 per annum

Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments 


We are seeking a Teaching Assistant 3 to provide support and cover for classes throughout the academy.  

The successful candidate will:

  • Have experience in a classroom supporting the Class Teacher as well as working independently with small groups of children
  • Be an excellent Teaching Assistant with high expectations for welfare of pupils
  • Have excellent motivational and communication skills
  • Be well-motivated with a positive attitude
  • Participate fully as an innovative member of our team

Dudley Infant Academy

Dudley Infant Academy offers an exciting educational journey for children, nurturing pride in the diverse learning experiences we provide throughout their three years with us.

Our priority is to create a safe and nurturing environment where every child can flourish. Through exciting learning experiences, including hands-on activities within our grounds and the local area, we aim to support each child's development as both learners and individuals.

The Academy has a published admissions number of 60 and a total capacity of 180 pupils.

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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
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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

Our commitment
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. Further information is available here: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)


We welcome applications from all members of the community. 
The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us by email to recruitment@brightonacademiestrust.org.uk or by telephone to Emma Richings 01424 905 306.

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 Mrs Julia Froude, PA to the Principal, j.froude@dudleyinfantacademy.org.uk or 01424 422981.

Please apply today. 

Key dates
Closing date: 11 July 2024
Interview date: w/c 15 July 2024
Proposed start date: 2 September 2024

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