Contract: FTC until end 24/25 Academic Year Working Pattern: Term time only Hours: Monday-Friday 8.30am-3.15pm Actual Starting Salary (calculated pro rata): £16,334 plus fringe allowance of £479 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 children with their learning and personal development?
If you have answered 'yes' to both of these questions, please continue reading about our new and exciting vacancy.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and committed Teaching Assistant to work within our EYFS team.
In a mainly classroom based role, you will work with colleagues to support both individual and groups of children in their core learning including: reading, writing, and mathematics.
You will also provide support in the playground encouraging the children's development of positive social friendships and play skills.
Knowledge of SEND is desirable.
If you are genuinely motivated by helping every child to reach their potential, we would like to hear from you.
Pound Hill Infant Academy Pound Hill Infant Academy, nestled in the heart of Crawley, West Sussex, accommodates 270 pupils aged 4-7 years old.
Our academy prides itself on providing a warm and inclusive environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential.
With a focus on individualised attention, we nurture a happy, engaging, and thriving atmosphere where children thrive.
Our curriculum is designed to equip pupils with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate an ever-changing world.
Emphasising the importance of community and respect for others, we in still in our children a sense of responsibility and appreciation for diversity.
Our published admissions number is 90 and has a total capacity of 270 pupils.
Visit us: Home - Pound Hill Infant 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 High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme Generous public sector pension scheme Discounts on retail & travel Cycle 2 Work scheme Charity giving Take a closer look : Work With Us - Brighton Academies Trust As the largest Multi-Academies Trust in Sussex, we are a close-knit family of schools committed to achieving ambitions, delivering excellence, and nurturing potential.
Sponsored by the esteemed University of Brighton, we provide high-quality learning experiences for our pupils.
Our success is a result of the dedication and expertise of our staff and central teams, creating vibrant places of learning that ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of education.
Together, we aim to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best.
At the heart of everything we do are our pupils.
We believe that learning should be exciting, engaging, and fun an adventure where curiosity is celebrated, and creativity is encouraged.
We strive to create an environment where each child feels inspired and supported, enabling them to discover their unique talents and interests.
Please visit: Home - Brighton Academies Trust Our commitment The University of Brighton 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.
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 ****** 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 ****** Please apply today.
Key dates Closing date: 5 December 2024 Interview date: 11 December 2024 Proposed start date : ASAP Not your perfect job?
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