Teaching Assistant Role B

Brighton & Hove City Council; Portslade by Sea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking a Teaching Assistant at Blatchington Mill School in Hove. The role focuses on supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, helping them overcome barriers to learning, both in and out of the classroom.

Part-time, 28.75 hours per week during term time, with 39 weeks paid and a 47.36 week entitlement. Start date as soon as possible; closing date 2 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Conscientious and empathetic approach.
• Flexible or part-time working arrangements considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in addressing the needs of pupils who need help to overcome barriers to learning.
• Promote independence and assist students in making progress in and out of the classroom.
• Assist teachers in managing pupils and the classroom.

Job description

Teaching Assistant Role B

Location Blatchington Mill School, Holmes Avenue, Hove, BN3 7LF

Salary Actual Salary SCP 9-10 £19,923.66 - £20,245.66 per annum

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

Job details

Salary Actual Salary SCP 9-10 £19,923.66 - £20,245.66 per annum Contractual hours 28.75 Job category/type Teaching and Leadership Date posted 16/10/2026 Job reference REQ0001658

Job description

We are looking for a TA with an interest in working with students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities who is conscientious and empathetic. This role requires a positive and creative approach and an ability to support students with learning both in and out of the classroom. This post is to support students with either physical, medical or learning difficulties. We can consider flexible and part time working arrangements where appropriate.

Part-time: 28.75 hours per week, term-time only

Weeks per year: Work 39, paid 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date: As soon as possible

About the Role

Job Purpose

• Working under instruction and guidance, provide support in addressing the needs of pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning.
• Promoting independence and supporting students in making progress in and out of the classroom.
• Assist teachers in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Applications are encouraged from black and ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are under-represented on the school's staff. (Race Relations Act sections 35-38 apply).

Closing date: 2 November 2026

Interview date: As soon as possible thereafter

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. Criminal record checks will be carried out and a full, enhanced DBS clearance is required for all positions.

Company Information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

Blatchington Mill School is committed to safeguarding our students; we expect all staff and volunteers to support this commitment.

Criminal record checks will be carried out and a full, enhanced DBS clearance is required for all positions.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.