Teaching Assistant - Level 3

19 hours per week

Silverdale Primary Academy is looking for a brilliant Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to join our hugely motivated and enthusiastic team. 

In a mainly classroom based role, you will work with colleagues to support both individual and groups of children in their core learning including reading, writing, and mathematics, and on occasions, the role will also require that you provide class cover. ​​​​​​​In addition, you will support pupils in the playground; encouraging the children's development of positive social friendships and play skills.

Silverdale Primary Academy

The Silverdale Primary Academy is at the very heart of the community of St Leonards on Sea. We love our town. And the feeling’s mutual.

We are deeply committed to our families and making sure that the education we provide for their children will raise standards and aspirations for everyone.

The academy has an extensive and beautiful grounds and very large playing fields, as well as an indoor heated swimming pool on site, a rainforest themed library, a Forest Schools outdoor learning area and a large bank of ICT resources. It has a published admissions number of 90 and total capacity of 630 pupils.

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We truly value the experience, the dedication and the commitment of all our employees.

When you work with us, we will offer you industry leading benefits including:

• Teachers and Support Staff receive automatic annual pay awards.
• High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression.
• A commitment to your health & wellbeing; onsite Wellbeing Champions, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, an Employee Assistance program.
• Generous public sector pension scheme.
• Discounts on retail & travel.
• Cycle 2 Work scheme.
• Charity giving.
• Generous annual leave + bank holidays.
• ​​​​​Take a closer look​​​​​​​: Work with us - Brighton Academies Trust​​​​​​

We are very proud to be part of the University of Brighton Academies Trust. Please visit: Home - Brighton Academies Trust

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The University of Brighton is the sponsor of the University of Brighton Academies Trust. Close connection with the university allows us to draw on the expertise of its education experts and external contacts – something that greatly benefits our academies and our pupils.

Closing date: Sunday 1 January 2023

Interview date: week beginning 9 January 2023

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Our commitment

The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applications from all members of the community. 

The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff recruitment practices.