Job Description
Contract: Fixed term until 22.07.2025
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, term time only (38 weeks)
Hours: 30 hours per week, 830am-330pm
Actual Starting Salary (calculated pro rata): £16,082 per annum
Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Do you want to support pupils with their learning and personal development?
Teaching Assistants play a crucial role in the classroom. We are seeking an individual who can support our teachers and motivate and encourage our pupils.
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is calm, confident and has the skills to be able to support classroom activities safely and can create a positive learning environment. You will have:
- Maths and English GCSE Grade A- C or equivalent
- Knowledge of SEN
- Experience of establishing positive relationships with students and the ability to empathise with their needs.
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. To succeed in this role, you will need to:
- provide support to the Teacher in the planning and evaluation of learning activities and support the delivery of learning activities
- motivate and encourage students by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks
- consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies.
Holmbush Primary Academy
At Holmbush Primary Academy, we offer a safe, stimulating learning environment for over 205 pupils aged 4 to 11. Our spacious classrooms are well-resourced and filled with natural light, providing an ideal setting for learning.
With excellent ICT provision, including networked computers and a variety of portable devices, we enrich our curriculum with technology. Our extensive library offers a vast selection of books for children to borrow and enjoy at home.
Our outdoor space features playground equipment to enhance physical development, along with an outside classroom and conservation woodland where we maximise our outdoor learning activities.
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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
- 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
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 Gayle Simons, Academy Business Manager at: g.simons@holmbushprimaryacademy.org.uk
Key dates
Closing date: 01 December 2024
Interview date: 5 December 2024
Proposed start date: ASAP
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