Teaching Assistant

Our experienced Head teacher and her supportive senior leadership team are looking to recruit a teaching assistant to join their support team working across classes in KS1 and KS2, as well as supporting at lunchtimes. This position is for 30 hours per week. The working hours are Monday - Friday 8:45am - 3:15pm. This role is term time only (with INSET days), but paid at 46.4 weeks per year. Please note that, although this is a role listed to start in the new academic year, our INSET days are on 27th and 28th August and the successful candidate will be required to attend (paid for). Hollington Primary School is a 1-2 form entry school who joined The Pioneer Academy in September 2023. We have a substantial school site and extensive facilities, complete with a school nursery. We have a large staff team, and, more importantly, wonderful pupils. Our dedicated and enthusiastic team strive for the best for all children, and are committed to a rapid journey of improvement with The Pioneer Academy. Hollington Primary School is part of The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across London and the South East. At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more at: The Pioneer Academy - Hollington Primary School and www.thepioneeracademy.co.uk Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged via the school office on 01424 851783 or email office@hps.e-sussex.sch.uk. At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. What we offer you: A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community. A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in EYFS, SEND and Phonics. A Trust wide curriculum with shared planning and resources, including adaptive teaching tools, to significantly reduce workload for staff. High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff. Excellent CPD opportunities, including outstanding training fro TAs, training in SEND, and access to teacher training apprenticeships for those aspiring to train as a teacher. Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free couns