Teaching Assistant 2 (Robsack Wood Primary)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 15 Hours

Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc.

(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Fixed term: Until end of academic year 2024/25

Closing date: Monday 24 February 2025

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Robsack Wood Primary Academy

Whatlington Way

St Leonards on Sea

East Sussex

TN38 9TE

Phone:     01424 853521

Email:      hr@robsackwoodprimaryacademy.org.uk

Website:  www.robsackwoodprimaryacademy.org.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the role

Contract: FTC until end of academic year 24/25, but with the possibility of extension

Working Pattern: Term time only

Hours: 15 hours, Monday to Friday 9am-12pm (flexible)

Current actual starting salary (calculated pro rata): £8,616 per annum

Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

We believe all children deserve the very best early start in life. Do you?

Are you passionate and committed to supporting young children with their learning and personal development? 

If you have answered 'yes' to both the above questions, please continue reading about this exciting vacancy. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and committed Teaching Assistant, to join us. In a mainly classroom based role, you will provide 1-2-1 support for a child in Reception with core learning including: reading, writing, and mathematics. You will also provide support in the playground encouraging the child's development of positive social friendships and play skills. 

You will have:

• Experience of establishing positive relationships with young children and the ability to empathise with their needs
• A strong commitment to supporting children's learning
• A patient, resourceful, enthusiastic and flexible approach
• You will have experience of working with/caring for children, have your own children, or have worked with children in a voluntary capacity

Please refer to the attached job description & person specification for further details.

Robsack Wood

Robsack Wood Primary Academy offers an exciting and welcoming environment for children aged 3 months to 11 years old to thrive in a safe and stimulating setting. With a total capacity of 460 pupils, we foster a culture of high aspirations, empowering children to reach their full potential. 

Our academy boasts impressive facilities designed to enhance learning experiences and promote creativity and motivation. Unique features such as outdoor learning facilities, forest school, an Early Years Village approach, and extended schools set Robsack Wood apart. 

We put children first. We aim high. They aim high. And every child succeeds.

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 18.9%.
• Holiday Entitlement: Take advantage of 27 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.
• 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.

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.

To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact hr@robsackwoodprimaryacademy.org.uk

Please apply on our careers site:  University of Brighton Academies Trust | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Job Information | Apply for Teaching Assistant 2

Additional information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).

For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.