Teaching Assistant (MAT Cover)

Teaching Vacancies; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Salary Sacrifice AVC

Employee Referral Recruitment Incenti

Access to training and development

Discounts with retailers

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Swale Academies Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant for maternity cover until November 2027 to join our school in Peacehaven. You will work to motivate and challenge learners, helping them reach meaningful outcomes in a supportive environment.

We look for someone who can engage students, support lesson delivery, and contribute to safeguarding compliance. Interviews may occur before the closing date as part of our recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant in a primary or secondary setting.
• Ability to motivate and support students to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in delivering engaging lessons and activities.
• Assist in classroom management and pupil supervision as required.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and experienced Teaching Assistant (maternity cover, until November 2027).

Candidates will be talented, dynamic and will challenge and motivate our students to get the very best meaningful outcomes.

Please note that interviews may be held prior to the application closing date.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Join us to benefit from:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme

Data Privacy Notice:

By applying for this position, you agree to Swale Academies Trust processing and storing your personal data for recruitment purposes. Candidate data will be stored securely for 6 months following the completion of the recruitment process, after which it will be permanently deleted. If you would like us to delete your details sooner, or to view our full Privacy Policy, please contact us at [e-mail]

Swale 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. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.