St Leonards on Sea (On-Site)
Contract, Part time
No DBS check required
£23,151 - £23,500
16
Job introduction
Hours of work: 16 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 for: 12 Months
Closing date: Sunday 03 November 2024
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Silverdale Primary Academy
Perth Road
St Leonards on Sea
East Sussex
TN37 7EA
Phone: 01424 448100
Email: finance@silverdaleprimaryacademy.org.uk
Website: silverdaleprimaryacademy.org.uk
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
About the role
Contract: 12 month fixed term contract
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, term time only (39 weeks)
Hours: 16 hours per week, Tuesday and Wednesday 8.45am-3pm and Thursday 9am-3pm
Actual Starting Salary (calculated pro rata): £8,856 per annum
*Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Are you passionate and committed to supporting young children with their learning and personal development?
The Silverdale Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Forest School Assistant. The successful candidate will be working in an environment dedicated to ensuring that 'Learning is for everyone' in a fully inclusive academy and joining a dedicated, enthusiastic, friendly and supportive team.
You will be working with children of all ages across the academy, working alongside the Forest School Leader to deliver the Forest School programme in an innovative and dynamic way.
You will have:
- Experience working as a Teaching Assistant (3) teaching a whole class as well as small groups or individual pupils in addition to supporting a Classroom Teacher
- The ability to create good working relationships to support pupils effectively and promote positive values, attitudes and behaviour
- Knowledge and understanding to effectively use resources to engage pupils and achieve positive outcomes
- A good standard of education particularly in English and Mathematics
- An appreciation and understanding of nature
- An interest in art, music, sport or drama is advantageous
Silverdale Primary Academy
Silverdale Primary Academy is a thriving academy catering to children aged 4 to 11 years. Located in the northern part of St Leonards-on-Sea, our academy boasts extensive and picturesque grounds, including large playing fields.
At Silverdale, we take pride in our outstanding facilities, which include a rainforest-themed library, a forest school outdoor learning area, and a substantial bank of ICT resources. We strive to create an environment where every individual can reach their potential, excel, pursue their ambitions, and enjoy the journey together.
It has a published admissions number of 90 and total capacity of 630 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.
Find out more
To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Amy Wibberley, Academy Business Manager at a.wibberley@silverdaleprimaryacademy.org.uk
Please apply on our careers site University of Brighton Academies Trust | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Job Information | Apply for Forest School Assistant
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.