Job Description
Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2025
Working Pattern: Term time only (39 weeks)
Hours 15.5 hours per week, 0830-1500 Tuesday & Wednesdays, 0845-1215 Fridays
Actual Starting Salary (calculated pro rata): £8,579 per annum
Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
We are seeking a Teaching Assistant 3 to provide support and cover for classes throughout the academy.
The successful candidate will:
1. Have experience in a classroom supporting the Class Teacher as well as working independently with small groups of children
2. Be an excellent Teaching Assistant with high expectations for welfare of pupils
3. Have excellent motivational and communication skills
4. Be well-motivated with a positive attitude
5. Participate fully as an innovative member of our team
Dudley Infant Academy
Dudley Infant Academy offers an exciting educational journey for children, nurturing pride in the diverse learning experiences we provide throughout their three years with us.
Our priority is to create a safe and nurturing environment where every child can flourish. Through exciting learning experiences, including hands-on activities within our grounds and the local area, we aim to support each child's development as both learners and individuals.
The Academy has a published admissions number of 60 and a total capacity of 180 pupils.
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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:
6. Automatic annual pay increments
7. High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
8. 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
9. Generous public sector pension scheme
10. Discounts on retail & travel
11. Cycle 2 Work scheme
12. 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.