Specialist Bilingual Teaching Assistant

Brighton & Hove City Council; Hove; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton & Hove City Council seeks a Specialist Bilingual Teaching Assistant fluent in English and Spanish to support teaching in a primary school. The role involves in-class support and collaboration with teachers to implement the curriculum. Candidates should have experience working with primary-age children and a passion for education.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Experience leading learning with primary age children (4-11 years).
• Fluent in spoken and written Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Support in-class teaching and supervision.
• Assist in planning, preparation, and assessment.
• Cover teachers for short term absences.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

• Contract Term Time - Permanent
• Closing Date Apply by 1 July 2025

Location

Bilingual Primary School, Hove

Job Summary

Job reference

• Positions available 1

Working hours

• Working hours 34.25 hours
• Closing date 1 July 2025

Job category

• Job category Support Staff - Education

Organisation

• Organisation Brighton & Hove City Council

Directorate

• Directorate BHCC: External

Job introduction

We are looking for a Specialist Bilingual Teaching Assistant fluent in English and Spanish to support in class teaching the National Curriculum and our Spanish literacy programme.

As well as daily in class support and supervision duties, the role will involve supporting planning, preparation and assessment, working alongside teachers to develop their use of Spanish in the classroom. The role will also include occasionally covering teachers for short term absences. We have an SBTA based in each year group, so you will predominantly work with one year group, though this may change year on year based on personal preferences, skills set and the needs in the school.

We are looking for someone who loves working with children and:

• Is fluent in both Spanish and English (spoken and written);
• Has experience of leading learning with primary age children (4-11 years old) in a school setting;
• Works exceptionally well with other people and values team work;
• Is able to work as directed and uses initiative when needed;
• Can adapt quickly to change and enjoys a challenge

We reserve the right to interview before the closing date should the right candidate apply so please apply early.

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

About the role

We welcome visits to the school from interested candidates. Please contact the school to make an appointment.

Closing date: 1st July 2025

Interview date: 9th July 2025

How to apply: Electronic applications only will be accepted. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.

Company information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

The governors of our school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.