Teaching Assistant Level B

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

Job summary

Cottesmore St Mary Catholic Primary School in Hove invites applications for a Teaching Assistant (Level B). This part-time role runs Monday to Friday 08:45–15:00 during term time, with permanent contract and Grade LGA 2019 Scale 4a Spinal 9-10. Salary: £27,254–£27,694.

Start: November 2026. The successful candidate will support learning, promote inclusion, and help pupils reach their potential in a caring Catholic school environment.

Qualifications

• Recent experience of working with primary-aged children is essential.
• Experience supporting children with a range of needs and delivering targeted interventions under supervision is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and promote inclusion in the classroom.
• Encourage positive behaviour and develop children's confidence, independence and self-esteem.

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Teaching Assistant Level B

location_on Cottesmore St Marys RC School, Upper Drive, Hove, BN3 6NB 10/11/2026

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Job details

Salary £ 27,254 - £27,694 Contractual hours 27.5 Basis Fixed Hours Job category/type Teaching and Leadership Date posted 23/10/2026 Job reference REQ0001683 Attachments 1a - Support Staff Application Form.docx Teaching Assistant Level B.doc 2 - Application Form Guidance Notes June 2025 (3).docx Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Form June 2025 (2).docx Monitoring Form June 2025 (2).docx TA Job advert TA B November 2026.doc

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Level B)

Cottesmore St Mary Catholic Primary School

Position: Teaching Assistant (Level B)

Part time: Monday to Friday 08.45-3pm Term time only

Contract Type: Permanent

Grade: LGA 2019 Scale 4a Spinal 9-10

Salary: TA Grade SC4A (Role B) £ 27,254 - £27,694

Start: November 2026

Cottesmore St Mary is a thriving, friendly and supportive Catholic primary school. Our Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to join our team.

We are looking for someone who is committed to our Catholic vision, has high expectations and aspirations for all children, and is passionate about helping every child reach their potential. Recent experience of working with primary-aged children is essential, with experience of supporting children with a range of needs and delivering targeted interventions under the direction of the class teacher highly desirable.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support learning, promote inclusion, encourage positive behaviour and develop children’s confidence, independence and self-esteem. They will be flexible, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a supportive team, using their initiative to meet pupils’ individual needs.

Cottesmore St Mary is a nurturing school that values every member of our school family. We offer personalised training and development opportunities, supported by a strong culture of professional growth.

Cottesmore St Mary Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date: Tuesday 10th November2026 at 9am

Interview Date: Wb 16th November 2026

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.