Teaching Assistant with Class Cover

Here at Ark Castledown we are committed to providing our pupils with the very best educational opportunities by having the very highest expectations of ourselves as a staff team.  We are now seeking a resilient and robust individual to join our fantastic Educational Support Team as a Teaching Assistant / TA3.

This role will involve helping to implement work programmes for groups of children, assisting in planning and the management/preparation of resources, which could include some specialist knowledge in particular areas.  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 lunchtime cover.  We can offer you a friendly, supportive school and opportunities for professional development.

The successful candidate will:

•           have experience of working with primary aged children

•           have good literacy and mathematical skills (GCSE grade C or above)

•           be hard working and adaptable to change

•           ideally have a secure understanding and knowledge of observing children’s learning.

If you have a passion for education, we can offer you support and development opportunities. By joining the Ark schools’ network, you will gain access to an exclusive range of benefits including CPD, training and best-practice sharing opportunities, reduced gym membership and large retail discounts.

Interested in this exciting opportunity? If you have any questions and would like to arrange a visit please email Miss Stewart at: rstewart@arkcastledown.org to arrange a visit to the school.

To apply please go to http://arkcastledown.org/vacancies to apply through the job portal. A cope of the Job Description and Person Specification is available here.

The closing date for applications is 09.00 on Monday, 6th June 2022, at 09.00. Interviews will be held on Thursday, 9th June, 2022.

Location:      Hastings

Start date:   September 2022

Contract:      Permanent

Hours:         30.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary:         £18,887 pro rata; actual salary: £13,590 (TTO and 30.25 hours per week)

Pension:      Local Government Pension Scheme 

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies.  In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. This process is outlined here, but can be provided in more detail if requested. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.