Hastings (On-Site)
Contract, Part time
No DBS check required
£23,151
15.5
Job introduction
Hours of work: 15.5 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 31 August 2025
Closing date: Sunday 27 October 2024
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Dudley Infant Academy
Harold Road
Hastings
East Sussex
TN35 5NJ
Phone: 01424 422981
Email: pa@dudleyinfantacademy.org.uk
Website: www.dudleyinfantacademy.org.uk
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
About the role
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.
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
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.
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.
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 Mrs Julia Froude, PA to the Principal, j.froude@dudleyinfantacademy.org.uk or 01424 422981.
Please apply on our careers site: University of Brighton Academies Trust | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Job Information | Apply for Teaching Assistant 3
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.