Teaching Assistant (Level B)

Brighton & Hove City Council; Brighton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Brighton & Hove Schools is hiring a Teaching Assistant (Level B) for Balfour Primary School in Brighton. The role is 30 hours per week, term-time only, Monday to Friday, 8:45am–3:30pm, with a fixed term until 31 August 2027 and a start as soon as possible.

The starting salary is NJC Scale 4a pro rata (£27,254–£27,694), with an actual starting salary of £20,126 (pay award pending). DBS check required and school duties include lunchtime support.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work mainly with a child with very complex needs.
• Support our enthusiastic students and teaching staff.
• Support our children at lunchtime.
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:45am–3:30pm (30hrs/wk).
• Part-time: 30 hours per week, term-time only.

Job description

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Balfour Primary School, Balfour Road, Brighton, BN1 6NE

Salary The starting salary is NJC Scale 4a. (£27,254 – £27,694) pro rata. Actual starting salary is £20,126 (pay award pending)

Job profile for Teaching Assistant (Level B)

Teaching Assistant (Level B)

Balfour Primary School, Balfour Road, Brighton, BN1 6NE 28/09/2026

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

Job details

Salary The starting salary is NJC Scale 4a. (£27,254 – £27,694) pro rata. Actual starting salary is £20,126 (pay award pending) Contractual hours 30 Job category/type Teaching and Leadership Date posted 11/09/2026 Job reference REQ0001472 Attachments Application Form (Support Staff).docx Teaching Assistant Level B.doc

Job description

Balfour Primary School requires an enthusiastic, committed Teaching Assistant. This role will be working mainly with a child with very complex needs. The Teaching Assistants are a busy and productive team within the school who support our enthusiastic students as well as our vibrant teams of teaching staff. In addition, the successful post holder will support our children at lunchtime.

Hours: The post holder will be expected to work Monday - Friday term time only. 8:45am – 15:30. This includes a 15-minute break and a 30 minute lunch (30hrs/wk)

Part-time: 30 hours per week, term-time only.

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

Fixed term: Until 31 August 2027 but it is hoped this role can continue.

Start date:As soon as possible

About the Role

Balfour Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive school, part of the Thrive Together School Alliance (TTSA), a small and exciting collaborative group of city-wide primary schools, a secondary school, and a specialist provision school. Located on the Surrenden Campus our extensive shared grounds include a Nature School for all children. We are a large, full and oversubscribed school, reflecting our strong reputation within the community.

At Balfour Primary School, we emphasise the importance of belonging within our school and the wider community. Our dedicated and outward-looking staff team works tirelessly to create a welcoming environment where every child feels valued and supported.

Closing date: 8:00am on Monday 28 September 2026

Interview date:w/b 28 September 2026

Telephone: [phone]

Website: www.balfourprimary.co.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

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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.