Teaching Assistant

University of Brighton Academies Trust; Crawley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking primary academy seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support the learning and personal development of KS2 pupils. This role involves working alongside teachers to motivate students, implement behaviour management, and foster a positive learning environment while contributing to an engaging curriculum. If you are calm, confident, and passionate about education, apply now to join a nurturing community that values every child's growth.

Benefits

Automatic annual pay increments

Generous Pension with 22.7% employer contribution

25 days annual leave plus statutory Bank Holidays

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Personal Development Day annually

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Must support the Teacher in planning and delivery of learning activities.
• Able to motivate KS2 pupils and support learning tasks competently.
• Implementing behaviour management strategies effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of learning activities and support teachers.
• Provide individual attention and help students with learning tasks.
• Cover Lunch duty and assist with managing classroom activities.

Skills

Motivation

Reassurance

Calmness

Confidence

Job description

Working Pattern: Term time only (38 weeks)

Actual Starting Salary (calculated pro rata): £17,985 + fringe allowance £522 per annum

Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Do you want to support pupils with their learning and personal development?

Teaching Assistants play a crucial role in the classroom. We are seeking an individual who can support our teachers and motivate and encourage our KS2 pupils.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is calm, confident and has the skills to be able to support classroom activities safely and can create a positive learning environment.

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. To succeed in this role, you will need to:

• Provide support to the Teacher in the planning and evaluation of learning activities and support the delivery of learning 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.
• Cover Lunch duty

Please refer to the job description for further information.

Desmond Anderson Primary Academy

Desmond Anderson Academy takes pride in its engaging curriculum, carefully crafted to cater to the needs of every child, instilling a genuine love for learning. Our approach emphasises close collaboration within our community, working closely with parents and carers to ensure each child's success.

Catering to children from Reception to Year 6, our academy is enriched by the presence of a Special Support Centre and a Nursery, offering comprehensive support and opportunities for all ages. At Desmond Anderson, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically and socially.

We are an expanding school, which now has a published admissions number of 60 and will have a total capacity of 430 pupils.

Visit us: Home - Desmond Anderson Primary Academy

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 22.7%.
• Holiday Entitlement: Take advantage of 25 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.

Our commitment
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. 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. Further information is available here: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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 [e-mail] or by telephone to Emma Richings 01424 905 306.

Find out more
For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here: Candidate Pack
To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact [e-mail]

Please apply today.

Key dates
Closing date: 2 July 2025
Interview date: 11 July 2025
Proposed start date: September 2025

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