Teaching Assistant 3

University of Brighton Academies Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Brighton Academies Trust is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant 3 to support young children's learning and development in a nurturing environment. This role offers a salary of £19,045 per annum on a term-time basis, including benefits such as automatic pay increments and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Automatic annual pay increments

Generous Pension

27 days annual leave plus statutory Bank Holidays

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Personal Development Day

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a classroom supporting teachers and working with small groups.
• Excellent communication and motivational skills.
• Positive attitude and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and cover for classes throughout the academy.
• Assist the Class Teacher and work independently with small groups.

Skills

Communication

Motivation

Team Collaboration

Job description

Contract: Until end 25/26 Academic year, July 2026
Working Pattern: Term time only (39 weeks)
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 745am-3pm Monday–Friday
Actual Starting Salary (calculated pro rata): £19,045 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.

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

Please refer to the attached job descriptions for further details.

Churchwood Primary Academy

Churchwood Primary Academy is a one-form entry school situated in the picturesque setting of Church Wood in St Leonards, where children aged two to eleven discover the joy of learning through creativity and inspiration. Our motto, "At Churchwood everyone can - everyone can read; everyone can write; everyone can be numerate," drives our high expectations for each child's success. With a nurturing ethos, we respect and guide every individual toward their full potential, encouraging independence and ambition.

The academy has a total capacity of 250 pupils; this includes a special educational needs facility for eight Key Stage 2 pupils with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder combined with speech and language communication difficulties. The academy also hosts a nursery for children aged from 2 years.

Visit us: Home - Churchwood 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 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.

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: 30 June 2025
Interview date: By arrangement
Proposed start date: September 2025

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