Teaching Assistant (x2)

Salary: Trust Grade 2/3 points 3-8 depending on experience £24,027.00 to £24,790.00

Actual Salary: £17,449.71 / £10,469.39 - £10,796.69

Hours: 32 hours and 5 minutes per week, (8.30 am to 3.40 pm daily) / 19 hours and 15 minutes per week, over 3 days

Contract: Fixed term contract initially from the start date. 43.53 weeks per annum, term time only (38 weeks per annum) 1-year

Start Date: 3 February 2025

Closing Date: Monday 6 January 2025 at noon

Interview Date: TBC

You will be required to support the development of pupils’ teaching and learning and their physical and mental wellbeing on a one-to-one or in a small-group basis. As part of a team you will help to encourage and develop independent learning, promoting excellent behaviours and creating a vibrant, happy and exciting learning environment, enabling our children to achieve their best.

With a good knowledge and understanding of how to support learning for children and building effective relationships with children, staff and parents, you will assist in providing a wide range of activities and learning activities. Ensuring a safe environment, you will prepare and clear away materials and resources as required. With good interpersonal and communication skills, you will be organised, flexible and have the presence to inspire confidence and trust so as to develop and nurture independence. Some intimate care with children may be needed. Previous experience is essential.

We believe you will find Arundel Court Primary School a welcoming environment in which staff are supportive of each other and share a passion for teaching and learning. If you share our values and would like to find out more about the post, we would be delighted if you would like to visit our school.

In return, you will find a rewarding role and be part of the University of Chichester Multi-Academy Trust offering added benefits and opportunities. Each of our academies has a unique identity, but a shared belief in creating a positive and enriching environment, where all staff feel valued.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and we invite you to visit Arundel Court Primary Academy to learn more about the values and vision of the school. In the first instance please contact Mrs Lisa Alderslade on 023 9282 4893 or email lalderslade@arundelcourt.com

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment.