Permanent Jobs in Hastings, gb

Hours : 19 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year)

Working Pattern

Mon - Thurs 0845 - 12.00

Fridays 0845 - 12.00 and then 13.00 - 15.15

Actual Starting Salary (calculated pro rata) : £10,914 per annum

Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Are you committed to the development and achievement of pupils? Do you take a creative approach when interacting with children?

We are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to work with our pupils to support teaching and learning and provide cover for the teacher when necessary at The Silverdale Primary Academy.

The successful candidate will be someone who :

• Is patient, calm and relaxed with an enthusiastic approach to learning
• Is confident in running stimulating, fun and educational activities with children
• Can build and encourage confidence in children, allowing them to lead their own learning when appropriate

Please download the job description and person specification for full details of this rewarding role.

Silverdale Primary Academy

Silverdale Primary Academy is a thriving academy catering to children aged 4 to 11 years. Located in the northern part of St Leonards-on-Sea, our academy boasts extensive and picturesque grounds, including large playing fields.

At Silverdale, we take pride in our outstanding facilities, which include a rainforest-themed library, a forest school outdoor learning area, and a substantial bank of ICT resources. We strive to create an environment where every individual can reach their potential, excel, pursue their ambitions, and enjoy the journey together.

It has a published admissions number of 90 and total capacity of 630 pupils.

Visit us : Home - Silverdale Primary Academy

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 :

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. Please visit : Home - Brighton Academies Trust

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. 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. Further information is available here : Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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 [email protected] or by telephone to Emma Richings 01424 905 306.

Find out more

For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here : Candidate Pack

To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Amy Wibberley, Academy Business Manager at [email protected]

Please apply today.

Key dates

Closing date : 23 March 2025

Interview date : 1st April 2025

Proposed start date : By arrangement

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