Teaching Assistant Level B At Mile Oak Primary School

Overview

Mile Oak Primary School is situated on a large site in Portslade with 430 pupils on roll, including Little Oaks Nursery. Brighton & Hove City Council is recognized by OFSTED and the Local Authority as a good school in all areas. Brighton & Hove City Council believe that relationships are key to all children experiencing success, underpinned by the highest expectations of learning, support, and behavior.

All staff share the collective responsibility of ensuring that every child thrives, succeeds, and has their individual needs met within a strong culture of belonging. Brighton & Hove City Council's children demonstrate excellent behaviors for learning and are consistently challenged by the exciting opportunities and creative curriculum that Brighton & Hove City Council offer.

You will need to share Brighton & Hove City Council's core vision of thinking big and the school values of ambition, courage, pride, and respect. The successful candidate will be fully involved in the life of the whole school community.

About the Role

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 32.5 hours per week, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Monday to Friday (1/2 hour unpaid lunch)

Salary: £25,119.00 - £25,545.00 per annum (pro-rated)

Paid Weeks per Year: 47.36 paid weeks per year

Start Date: As soon as possible

Responsibilities

Criteria - Qualifications/Experience/Skills & Abilities/Equalities:

• NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
• Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
• Experience in the effective use of ICT to support learning
• Good numeracy/literacy skills
• A passion for reading
• An extensive knowledge of children’s literature across the primary age range
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Ability to form extensive and professional relationships with children and adults
• Ability to engage with professional development opportunities
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities
• Commitment to the principles of Equalities

About the Company

Brighton & Hove Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school does not accept CVs or resumes.