Working Pattern: Term time only (38 weeks)
Hours: 25 hours Teaching Assistant + 5 hours Midday Meals Supervisor, 8:45am-3:15pm Monday - Friday
Actual Starting Salary (calculated pro rata): £16,890 per annum
Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Job Description: Are you calm, confident and have the skills to support classroom activities safely? Are you able to create a positive learning environment? Can you support the smooth running of the Midday Meals? We are an award winning academy who are now recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join us on a permanent basis.
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.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Providing support to the Teacher in the planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities
* Consistently and effectively implementing agreed behaviour management strategies
* Working 1-2-1 as required to support students access learning within the classroom environment
* Motivating and encouraging students by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks
We are seeking candidates with the following skills and experience:
* Experience of establishing positive relationships with students (desirable)
* Knowledge of SEN (desirable)
* Maths and English GCSE Grade A- C or equivalent
* Confident in supervising children during activities indoors and outdoors
* Patient, calm and relaxed with an enthusiastic approach to learning
Blackthorns is a vibrant primary academy in the beautiful village of Lindfield, near Haywards Heath in West Sussex. We currently have 210 pupils on-roll in our 7 classes, with one class in every year.
Our Benefits:
* Automatic annual pay increments
* Generous Pension: Employer contribution rate of 22.7%
* Holiday Entitlement: 25 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays
* Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing
* Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services
* Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme
* Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers
We are 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.
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.
How to Apply:
To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Caroline Newton, Academy Business Manager - c.newton@lindfieldprimaryacademy.org.uk
Key Dates:
Closing date: 12 October 2025
Interview date: TBC
Proposed start date: November 2025
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