C Grade Teaching Assistant with experience of supporting GCSE Maths

Brighton & Hove City Council; Brighton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking a C Grade Teaching Assistant to support autistic students in a newly established school. This part-time role involves assisting with GCSE Maths and providing individual support to students, fostering a warm and inclusive learning environment.

Benefits

Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (including holiday entitlement)

Support through the Rental Deposit Loan Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting GCSE Maths is essential.
• Ability to support students individually and in small groups.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support students with GCSE Maths.
• Assist in personal care as needed.
• Work collaboratively with a supportive staff team.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Teamwork

Flexibility

Adaptability

Job description

C Grade Teaching Assistant with experience supporting GCSE Maths

Posted on 23 May 2025

• Salary: £28,163 – £30,060 pro-rata, per annum
• Contract: Term Time - Fixed Term
• Closing Date: Apply by 6 June 2025

Location

The Hive Centre, Brighton

Job Summary

• Job reference: orbis/TP/387386/45133
• Positions available: 1
• Working hours: 13
• Closing date: 6 June 2025
• Category: Support Staff - Education
• Organisation: Brighton & Hove City Council
• Directorate: BHCC: External

Job Introduction

The Hive, opened by Hill Park School in September 2023 at a newly refurbished site in Lynchets Close, Hollingdean, is for autistic students between Y7 and Y11 with high anxiety that prevents access to mainstream secondary schools. Many students have been home educated or tutored due to barriers in attending school. The Hive provides an age-appropriate curriculum and secondary qualifications, including GCSEs.

We are seeking a C Grade Teaching Assistant with experience supporting GCSE Maths. The role is for two days a week (13 hours).

Our school is warm, friendly, and welcoming, with a supportive staff team. We value patience, resilience, teamwork, flexibility, and the ability to support students individually and in small groups. The role may include supporting personal care, and full training will be provided. Adaptability, flexibility, and resilience are essential.

Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (including holiday entitlement)

Fixed term: End date 31 August 2026

Start date: 1 September 2025

About the Role

Closing date: 9am, Friday 6 June 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 18 June 2025

How to apply: Return the completed application form via email to: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]

Website: www.hillpark.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Additional Information

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a DBS check. We prioritize safeguarding and child protection; all posts require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS.

Staff living in the city may access support through the Rental Deposit Loan Scheme by Brighton & Hove City Council. Further details available upon request.

Company Information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment.

Note: Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CVs or resumes.

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