SEN Teaching Assistant

Brighton and Hove City Council; Portslade by Sea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Fixed term until Aug 2027

Linked MDSA role

Job summary

Brighton & Hove Schools is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant at Hangleton Primary School, Hove, to provide specialised support for pupils with significant needs and ensure inclusive access to learning. The role involves working under supervision to deliver tailored programmes and promote pupil engagement.

The position is part-time (26.25 hours/week) with an additional 5 hours MDSA, term-time only, fixed term until August 2027, starting as soon as possible. Closing date: 12 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience working with children with significant needs and social/communication difficulties.
• Qualifications: Completion Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of the national curriculum, child development and basic learning strategies
• Adaptability: Ability to work constructively within a team and self-evaluate learning needs
• Essential Skills: Good numeracy and literacy; able to use ICT and classroom tech to support learning

Responsibilities

• Specialised pupil support: supervise and provide tailored support for pupils with significant needs.
• IEP implementation: assist in development and delivery of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans
• Intervention delivery: work with colleagues to deliver planned intervention programmes
• Foster independence: set challenging expectations to promote self-esteem and pupil independence
• Communication & inclusion: promote inclusion and social interaction among all pupils

Skills

SEND experience

Teamwork

ICT in classroom

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

TA qualification

Job description

Location Hangleton Primary School, Dale View, Hove, BN3 8LF

Job profile for SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Hangleton Primary School, Dale View, Hove, BN3 8LF 12/11/2026

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

Job details

Salary TA - £18,192MDSA - £3,110 Job category/type Teaching and Leadership Date posted 29/10/2026 Job reference REQ0001720 Attachments TA Job Description - Scale 4a .docx

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant, working under the guidance of teaching staff to deliver specialized support programmes. You won't just be "helping out"—you will be a vital link in ensuring every child, regardless of their challenges, can engage with the curriculum and thrive. The job will involve working with children with complex needs.

This role comes with an hour lunch time duty

Benfield and Hangleton are linked schools, so this may involve working at either site.

Part-time: 26.25 hours per week, with an additional linked 5 hrs MDSA role. Term-time only.

Paid weeks per year: TA - 47.36 MDSA - 43.89 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Fixed term: Initially until August 2027

Start date: As soon as possible

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Specialised Pupil Support: Supervise and provide tailored support for pupils with significant needs, ensuring their safety and full access to learning activities.
• IEP Implementation: Assist in the development and delivery of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans
• Intervention Delivery: Work flexibly with colleagues to successfully deliver planned intervention programmes.
• Foster Independence: Set challenging expectations that promote self-esteem and encourage pupil independence.
• Communication & Inclusion: Use strategies to promote the inclusion of all pupils and encourage social interaction.

What You Bring

We are seeking a candidate who balances professional skill with genuine heart. The ideal applicant will have:

• Experience: Proven experience working with children of a relevant age, specifically those with significant needs and social/communication difficulties.
• Qualifications: Completion Teaching Assistant qualificationor relevant
• Technical Knowledge: A solid understanding of the national curriculum, child development, and basic learning strategies (e.g., literacy and numeracy).
• Adaptability: The ability to work constructively within a team while self-evaluating your own learning needs.
• Essential Skills: Good numeracy/literacy skills and the ability to use ICT and other classroom technology effectively to support learning.

This is more than a job; it is a chance to provide the "particular support" that allows a child with complex needs to succeed. You will work in a supportive environment where your feedback on pupil progress is valued and directly informs the teacher's planning.

Closing date: Midday 12 November 2026

Interview date:To be confirmed

Telephone: [phone]

Website: www.hangleton.compasseko.uk

Additional Information

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.