Teaching Assistant (with Class Cover)

Ark Schools; Hastings; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational institution is seeking a highly motivated Teaching Assistant on a permanent basis in Hastings. The role involves supporting work programmes for children and providing class cover under supervision. Ideal candidates will have experience with KS1 and KS2, possess strong literacy and mathematical skills, and be adaptable to changes. The position offers excellent benefits including higher salaries, training days, and access to various employee rewards.

Benefits

Salaries 2.5% higher than the main pay scale

Twice as many training days as standard

Generous pension scheme

Ark rewards for savings

Interest-free loans up to £5,000

Gym discounts up to 40%

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 5-11.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to support children's phonics and reading.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing work programmes for children.
• Provide cover for whole classes under supervision.
• Support during lunchtime.

Skills

Experience with KS1 and KS2 children

Good literacy skills

Good mathematical skills

Hardworking and adaptable

Experience with phonics/reading

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Teaching Assistant on a permanent basis. This role will involve helping to implement work programmes for groups of children as well as assisting in the management/preparation of resources. The successful applicant will also provide cover for whole classes under a system of supervision for 30% of the employed time throughout the school year, and daily lunchtime support.

Qualifications & Experience

• have experience of working with KS1 and KS2 aged children
• have good literacy and mathematical skills
• be hard working and adaptable to change
• ideally have some experience of supporting with children's phonics and / or reading.

About the School

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is a popular and oversubscribed primary school in the heart of Hastings. Located near the 109-acre Alexandra Park, we recently celebrated winning the East Sussex Healthy Schools Excellence Award. We have a proven track record of raising standards for our pupils, particularly our most vulnerable.

As Hastings is an 'Opportunity Area', the academy will be pivotal in ensuring our children get the best start in life, no matter what their background. We are a large school with a new intake each year of 3 forms, with 90 pupils in each year group, from reception through to year 6. Despite this, our staff make a tremendous effort to get to know each pupil and provide them with the very best care. As part of the Ark schools' network, we are committed to making sure that every child has access to a great education and real choices in life. We know that great schools need great staff, which is why we offer you the very best training and support at every stage of your career.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Benefits

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers.
• Interest‑free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.