Individual Needs Assistant Level B

Brighton & Hove City Council; Brighton; On-site; GBP 27,254 - 27,694; Full time

Job summary

Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking an enthusiastic Individual Needs Assistant Level B to join Cottesmore St Marys RC School in Hove. The role supports pupils with SEND, works under the direction of the class teacher and INCo, and contributes to a caring, inclusive school environment.

This full-time fixed-term post runs Monday to Friday, 08:45–15:10, term time only (47.36 paid weeks per year). Closing date 7 September 2026; interview date WB 14 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND or similar

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND under the direction of the class teacher and INCo
• Use inclusive teaching strategies and maintain high expectations for all
• Assist with class activities, behaviour, and safety in line with school policy

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Job profile for Individual Needs Assistant Level B

Individual Needs Assistant Level B

Cottesmore St Marys RC School, Upper Drive, Hove, BN3 6NB 07/09/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £27,254 - £27,694 pro rata

Contractual hours 28.33

Job category/type Teaching and Leadership

Date posted 24/07/2026

Job reference REQ0001296

Attachment INA job description.docx

Attachment PERSON SPECIFICATION INA.docx

Attachment Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Form.docx

Attachment TA Job advert INA.doc

Attachment Monitoring Form June 2025.docx

Attachment Support Staff Application Form.docx

Attachment Application Form Guidance Notes June 2025.docx

Job description

Full time: Monday – Friday. 08.45am – 3.10pm. Term time only

Contract Type: Fixed term until July 2027

Grade: Grade B Scale 4a Spinal 9-10

The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic, organised, motivated and flexible Individual Needs Assistant to join our school family.

Paid weeks per year:47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date:September 2026

About the Role

The successful applicant will:

• Have a good understanding of SEND and can use strategies to support pupils with SEND
• work under the direction of the class teacher and INCo as well as being required to use their own initiative
• have good communication skills, an interest in child development as well as high expectations and aspirations for all
• support the Catholic ethos of our school

Cottesmore St Mary is a nurturing and supportive school that values every member of the school family. We provide a personalised range of training and opportunities to ensure that all members of staff are able to learn and develop through our culture of growth.

Closing date: Monday 7th September 2026

Interview date:WB 14th September 2026

Additional Information

Please ensure you apply with Catholic Education form, downloaded from above orCatholic Education Website

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company Information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.