The role
of Teaching Assistant is crucial in promoting the learning and personal development of all pupils; including but not exclusively, those with special education needs. Your responsibilities will include:Providing support to the Teacher in the planning, delivery and and the evaluation of learning activities Consistently and effectively implementing agreed behaviour management strategies Working 1-2-1 as required to support students access learning within the classroom environmentMotivating and encouraging students by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks We are seeking candidates with the following skills and experience: Experience of establishing positive relationships with students empathise with their needs (desirable)Knowledge of SEN (desirable)Maths and English GCSE Grade A- C or equivalentConfident in supervising children during activities indoors and outdoorsPatient, calm and relaxed with an enthusiastic approach to learning Lindfield Primary Academy Lindfield Primary Academy provides a happy and welcoming environment for children aged 4 to 11, where learning is both fun and engaging. 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: Automatic annual pay incrementsHigh quality continuous professional development and support for your career progressionA strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programmeGenerous public sector pension schemeDiscounts on retail & travelCycle 2 Work schemeCharity giving Our commitmentThe 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. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. 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 and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us by email to k or by telephone to Emma Richings 01424 905 306. To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Caroline Newton, Academy Business Manager - k Please apply on our careers site: