Assistant Teachers Key Stage 1 and 2. Job in Sussex Education & Training Jobs

Assistant Teachers Key Stage 1/2

Location: Brighton, BN2 0AL

Salary: £22,580 - £25,580 per annum, depending on experience (Based on full-time hours and will be pro-rated for part-time)

Brighton College Prep School is seeking Assistant Teachers to start in August 2024. The roles are part-time or full-time, working across Key Stages 1 and 2.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Assistant Teacher who is fully integrated into the life of the school and Brighton College as a whole. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To work closely with the teachers regarding termly and weekly planning, and with other staff to ensure continuity and progression.
• To proactively arrange and set-up learning environments for impactful pupil use, including outdoor learning areas.
• To take responsibility for planning and delivering interventions and assessing pupils.
• To assist specialist teachers in the delivery of the curriculum and school events.
• To share the responsibility for pastoral care of the children and ensure good personal relationships are fostered between the children themselves and with the staff.
• To liaise with the Deputy Head of Learning Support.
• To work with the class teachers to create a stimulating learning environment.
• To support the teaching team with general organisational duties.
• To be prepared to market the school by speaking to prospective parents visiting the classroom, attending Open Mornings/events at the weekend and acting as ambassadors for the school.
• To be willing to attend school functions as required.
• To undertake all duties and procedures as specified in the current staff handbook.
• To attend INSETS and undertake continuous professional development.
• To be a good role model in respect of speech, dress, behaviour and care of equipment.
• To support the co-curricular programme by running a weekly after school club on a theme of your choice.
• To support the after-school group on two days per week after school.
• To support the holiday club for one week per year during the school holidays.

DESIRABLE QUALITIES:

An interest and commitment to the education and happiness of young children.

A sound knowledge of relevant teaching curricular, including any recent changes.

A positive approach to assisting and teaching.

A caring attitude towards children and peers.

Patience and tolerance when dealing with others.

Energy and enthusiasm within a busy workplace.

A creative outlook and a can do attitude.

The ability to be fair and objective.

The ability to work as a team member and independently.

The ability to use initiative.

A flexible approach and willingness to be flexible with others.

A willingness to further own professional development.

To be a good communicator.

To have a sense of humour!

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role will involve daily contact with pupils, and you will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

All staff and volunteers have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

HOLIDAY:

Annual leave entitlement is included in the salary for this role.

Holidays should be taken outside of the working weeks.

SALARY :

Alongside our attractive range of benefits, including free lunches, a salary in the range of £22,580 - £25,580 per annum will be offered, depending on experience.

This does not include any pay award the Governors may make for the coming academic year.

HOURS :

7.45am-4.00pm, Monday to Friday inclusive, with a 30-minute unpaid lunchbreak each day.

Plus, an additional 5 hours per week for Rockhoppers After School Care Group and an after-school club.

You will also be required to work 5 days during the school holidays for Rockhoppers Holiday Club.

Please note that the salary range and hours above are based on a full-time role and will be pro-rated for part-time.

BENEFITS:

• Complimentary lunch is provided.
• Free tickets to the College s music, dance and drama performances.
• Job specific Learning and Development programme available to all employees.
• Life Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period.
• Brighton College provides a contributory pension scheme with matching contributions from the employer up to 9%, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within three months of commencement of employment.
• Perkbox: Employee benefit and rewards platform which provides access to a wide range of discounts, employee benefits and wellbeing resources.

WELLBEING:

• Significantly subsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available, which includes access to yoga and Pilates classes, meditation sessions and use of the gym and swimming pool.
• Healthy heart checks.
• Generous sickness policy.
• Access to books, magazines and DVDs from the College Library.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Brighton College, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.