Teaching Assistant and MSA

Brighton & Hove City Council; Brighton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St Margarets CE Primary School in Brighton is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant and MSA to support pupils, including those with SEND, within a warm and inclusive school environment. The role is full-time, term-time only, with a start date in October 2026 and a 47.36-week pay year.

The successful candidate will work 1:1 with children, lead group interventions and support whole-class learning while collaborating with Teaching staff to deliver high-quality education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is desirable.
• Ability to support 1:1 work and group interventions.
• Commitment to inclusive education for all learners.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1, run group interventions and assist with whole-class activities.
• Work independently and as part of the staff team, showing initiative.
• Be flexible, approachable, optimistic and committed to inclusive education.

Job description

Location St Margarets CE Primary School, Whiteway Lane, Brighton, BN2 7HB

Job profile for Teaching Assistant and MSA

Teaching Assistant and MSA

location_on St Margarets CE Primary School, Whiteway Lane, Brighton, BN2 7HB 09/10/2026

Job details

Salary £27,254 - £27,694 pro rata

Job category/type Teaching and Leadership

Date posted 25/09/2026

Job reference REQ0001545

Attachments Teaching Assistant JD and PS (1).doc Application Form (Support Staff).docx

Job description

• Do you want to make a difference in the lives of young people?
• Are you looking for a role that is term time only to fit around your own children?
• Do you enjoy outdoor play and learning?

Then St Margaret’s is the perfect school for you!

St Margaret’s CE Primary School is looking to appoint someone who is highly motivated and if possible, already experienced in being a teaching assistant, for our warm and inclusive school.

Full-time, term-time only.

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

Fixed term:Duration to be confirmed

Start date:October 2026

About the Role

The ideal candidate will be able to support and enhance the learning of our pupils with SEND, taking responsibility for 1:1 work, group interventions, and general support of whole classes. The successful candidate must be able to act on their own initiative and work independently and as part of the staff team. They must be flexible, approachable, optimistic and fully committed to providing an excellent inclusive education to all.

The successful applicant will:

• Be wholeheartedly committed to being part of an inclusive community with previous experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and disabilities.
• Support specific children 1:1 with tasks, lead group interventions support the wider needs of a whole class as directed.
• Have a good knowledge and experience of the needs of children with SEND, including ASD, SEMH needs, dyslexia and Speech, Language and Communication difficulties.
• Be an excellent team player willing to go the ‘extra mile’ as needed to support the children and the school wider enrichment opportunities.
• Be resilient and able to work independently, flexibly and use their own initiative to respond to the children’s needs

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed so do contact the office if you would like to come and see us in action.

Further information and an application pack can be obtained from the School Office or by e‑mail from our School Business Manager, Fleur Piddlesden, via telephone on 01273 303109, or [e-mail] You can also find details of the role and an application form on our school website https://www.stmargarets.brighton-hove.sch.uk/adding-pages/vacancies

Closing date: Friday 9 th October 2026

Interview date:w/c 12 th October 2026

Telephone: [phone]

Website: www.stmargarets.brighton-hove.sch.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.