Teaching Assistant / TA3
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
• 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 or would like to
arrange a visit please email: pfitzgerald@arkcastledown.org (available until 12th
August 2022).
To apply please go to http://arkcastledown.org/vacancies to apply through the job
portal.
The closing date for applications is 09.00 on Thursday, 1st September, 2022. Interviews will be held the following week.
Location: Hastings
Start date: September/October 2022
Contract: 1-year, fixed-term
Hours: 30.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £18,887 pro rata; actual salary: £13,478 (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. More information can be provided on request. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.