Overview
Contract: Fixed term until 22.07.2026.
Working Pattern: Term time only (38 weeks).
Hours: 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am-2:45pm.
Actual Starting Salary (calculated pro rata): £15,283 per annum. Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.
Do you want to support pupils with their learning and personal development?
The role of Teaching Assistant is to support our teachers and motivate and encourage our pupils. This role is crucial in promoting the learning and personal development of all pupils, including those with special education needs. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is calm, confident and capable of supporting classroom activities safely and creating a positive learning environment.
Responsibilities
* Provide support to the Teacher in the planning and evaluation of learning activities and support the delivery of these 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.
Qualifications and Skills
* 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.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
What the School Offers
* Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
* Generous Pension: Employer contribution rate of 22.7%.
* Holiday Entitlement: 25 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays.
* Health and Wellbeing: Onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual health and wellbeing day to support staff wellbeing.
* Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to personal development (self-funded).
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free and confidential counselling services for work and personal issues.
* Cycle to Work: Cycle-to-work programme with a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
* Retail Discount: Discounts with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP services, and eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.
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 related amendments. 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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