Teaching Assistant (with class cover)

Location: Hastings

Salary: £23,723 - £24,790 pro rata, (Actual Salary £17,713 - £18,510)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 31.25 per week, Full-time, term time only

Start date: 3^rd February 2025

Closing date: 9am Friday 10^th January 2025 

Interviews: Wednesday 15^th January 2025 however we will interview suitable candidates as they are identified

About the role:

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, daily lunchtime support and

be an academic support for 4 afternoons a week.

The successful candidate will:

• 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.

• 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.

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is a popular and oversubscribed primary school in the heart of Hastings who recently had our Outstanding status confirmed by Ofsted. 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.

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.