Teaching Assistant in The Alternative Learning

Job reference
ACAD/TP/247314/42048
Location
Hastings
Salary
£23,151
Closing date
01/09/2024
Organisation
The Baird Primary Academy
Contract type
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
Hours
32.5
Job type
Support Staff - Education
**Hours of work**: 32.5 Hours
**Working pattern**: Full-time, Term-time only etc.
(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
**Closing date**: Sunday 1 September 2024
The Baird Primary Academy
Parker Road
Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 3TH
**Phone**: 01424 425670
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
**Working pattern**: Term time only (39 weeks), 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday
**Actual starting salary (calculated pro rata)**: £17,988 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?
The Baird Primary Academy is looking to appoint two Teaching Assistants to join our highly motivated team to work in our Alternative Learning Provision. This role involves supporting pupils with complex behaviour needs and children at risk of exclusion. We are looking for someone who is passionate and committed to supporting pupils' learning and has an understanding of emotional literacy and child psychology.
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
The Baird Primary Academy
At The Baird Primary Academy, nurturing our pupils is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in setting high expectations to empower each pupil to recognise and reach their fullest potential. Our dedicated approach ensures that when they leave us, they are not just prepared, but inspired for the next stage of their educational journey and beyond.
We go beyond academics to cultivate essential life skills such as self-belief, resilience, motivation, and independence. These qualities are the building blocks for success in every aspect of life, equipping our students with the confidence and determination to thrive.
We have a total capacity of 320 pupils. The academy also hosts a nursery for children aged from 3 years.
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
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.
Our commitment
Additional Information
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).
gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.