About The Role
Teaching Assistant / TA3
Location: Hastings
Start date: September 2026
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 30.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £24,795.00, pro rata; actual salary: £17,921.32 (TTO)
Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme
Ark Castledown is committed to providing our pupils with the very best educational opportunities and to having the highest expectations of ourselves as a staff team. The role involves helping to implement work programmes for groups of children, assisting in planning and preparing resources, and providing cover for whole classes under a system of supervision for 30% of the employed time throughout the school year and lunchtime cover.
Responsibilities
- Implement work programmes for groups of children.
- Assist in planning and management/preparation of resources, including specialist knowledge where required.
- Provide cover for whole classes under a system of supervision for 30% of the employed time and for lunchtime cover.
Qualifications
- Have experience of working with primary aged children.
- Have good literacy and mathematical skills.
- Be hard working and adaptable to change.
- Ideally have a secure understanding and knowledge of observing children’s learning.
Benefits
- Salaries 2.5% higher than the main pay scale.
- Twice as many training days as standard.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers.
- Interest‑free loans – up to £5,000 available for a season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
- Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
About Us
We are a community primary school dedicated to providing the very best education for the children of our town.
We hold a strong child‑centred approach to teaching, where consistency, praise, encouragement and challenge are key. We believe that every child has a unique potential and we work hard to inspire and motivate children to achieve their goals.
We know that a successful and happy school depends on all of us working together, and that parents make an important contribution to children’s achievements at school. We are committed to developing excellent working relationships with our families and all members of our school community.
Safeguarding Statement
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Employees must disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 before appointment. Non‑disclosure may lead to termination of employment. Disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar employment; it will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
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