Teaching Assistant

Thames View Primary School; Lewes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance

Benenden Healthcare

Free Flu Jabs

Free Health Checks

PayWise+

Level 2 Courses

Gym discounts

CPD afternoons

Mental Health First Aiders

Free parking

Job summary

Thames View Primary School in Lewes is seeking a part-time, permanent teaching assistant to support young children during term time. The role offers 30 hours per week and a pro rata salary based on NJC pay scales.

The position is paid on a pro rata basis (£17,638.04 - £19,709.24 per annum) with full training and development opportunities, including accredited courses and CPD afternoons. The school offers health and wellbeing benefits and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with children is desirable but not essential.
• Any voluntary, work experience or childcare-related experience would be advantageous.
• An interest in supporting children with additional needs would also be welcomed.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and uphold the highest standards in all aspects of their work.

Responsibilities

• Support children with learning and welfare during term time.
• Participate in on-the-job training and study to develop skills.

Skills

Interest in children

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Childcare experience (desirable)

Job description

The successful candidate will have a genuine interest in working with young children, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and develop their skills through on-the-job training and study. Experience of working with children is desirable but not essential, although any voluntary, work experience or childcare-related experience would be advantageous. An interest in supporting children with additional needs would also be welcomed. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and uphold the highest standards in all aspects of their work.

This is a part-time, permanent role working 30 hours per week, term time only, paid on the NJC pay scale D2 point 4-11 (FTE £26,016-£29,071) - actual salary calculated on a pro rata basis which equates to £17,638.04 - £19,709.24 per annum).

What can we offer you?

The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is passionate about education. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities.

We value our staff and actively support their professional development and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on employee development. You will have access to ongoing professional development including accredited courses. If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust

We care about the personal and professional wellbeing of our staff, and are pleased to offer:

• Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Benenden Healthcare
• Free Flu Jabs
• Free Health Checks
• Access PayWise+
• Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 - 12 week courses
• Discounted gym membership
• CPD afternoons
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Free parking on all our sites

If you require any further information or you wish to organise a tour of the school, please contact the school office by calling 01634 629080 or via email to [e-mail].

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.