Teaching Assistants (supply)

Brighton & Hove City Council; Brighton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality is seeking Supply Teaching Assistants to work with students at Downs View School in Woodingdean. The role focuses on supporting pupils with profound and multiple, severe and moderate learning difficulties, many with autism and communication needs.

The post requires enthusiasm, resilience and flexibility to help learners fulfil their potential. Start ASAP, with DBS checks and references required.

Qualifications

• Supply Teaching Assistants to work alongside students at Downs View School.
• Pupils include those with profound and multiple, severe and moderate learning difficulties, many with autism.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning needs and follow curriculum guidance.
• Assist in delivering an outstanding curriculum and support social-emotional development.
• Support pupils to become as independent as possible through life skills.

Job description

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location_on Location Downs View School, Warren Road, Woodingdean, Brighton, BN2 6BB

credit_card Salary The hourly rate for this role is £13.69.

Job profile for Teaching Assistants (supply)

Teaching Assistants (supply)

location_on Downs View School, Warren Road, Woodingdean, Brighton, BN2 6BB 08/10/2026

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 hourly rate for this role is £13.69. Job category/type Teaching and Leadership Date posted 25/09/2026 Job reference REQ0001541 Attachments

attachment Person Specification TA (1).pdf attachment Teaching Assistant Level A Job Description.doc attachment Application Form with guidance notes (Schools Support Staff) UPDATED 010121 (1).doc

Job description

Supply Teaching Assistants

Downs View is an Outstanding SEN school & college for pupils aged 4 to 25 years.

Downs View School, which has students age 4 – 16, is in Woodingdean. Downs View Link College is next to Varndean College and is for learners aged 16 – 19. We also have a separate provision for learners aged 19 – 25 at Downs View Life Skills College in Patcham.

Start date:ASAP dependant on references, DBS and notice.

About the Role

We meet the learning needs for pupils with profound and multiple, severe and moderate learning difficulties. Many of our pupils have autism and communication difficulties. We meet needs through an outstanding curriculum that places individual needs at its centre. We value the importance of developing social emotional needs and life skills alongside developing academic knowledge and skills.

We focus on the key skills needed to allow all of our pupils to have fulfilling lives and live as independently as they are able to.

Our vision at Downs View centres aroundRespect,AspirationandResilience. At Downs View, we’ve created an aspirational learning environment with dignity and respect at its core, where everyone reaches their potential through effective communication, building resilience and having fun.

We think Downs View is a very special place - please watch our video to see what it'slike to work here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLJh5pO-dfA

We currently have vacancies for Supply Teaching Assistants to work alongside students at Downs View School in Woodingdean. We are looking for enthusiastic, resilient and flexible people who enjoy supporting young people to fulfil their potential.

Application forms and a full job description can be found on Brighton & Hove Council’s job site. If you have any questions, please contact [e-mail] .

Closing date: Thursday 8 th October 2026

Interview date:Wednesday 14 th & 21 st October 2026

Telephone: [phone]

Website: www.downsview.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. The role is subject to a successful enhanced DBS check.

Company Information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

We are absolutely committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The school is also committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.