Salary & Grade: NJC Scale 6 (SP 19-22) £29,200 - £30,692 (Actual) Contract Type: Full-time, term-time only, 47.36 paid weeks per year Contract Term: Permanent Contract Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (30-minute unpaid break per day) Hove Park School is seeking to appoint an experienced and committed Grade D Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive and ambitious SEND and Alternative Provision team. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in the planning and running of our Alternative Provision, supporting young people who may experience barriers to learning linked to Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will work closely with students who require an alternative to the mainstream curriculum, helping them to develop the emotional regulation, resilience, confidence and learning strategies needed to successfully access classroom learning and wider school life. The role offers a genuine opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people's educational experiences and long-term outcomes. Paid weeks per year : 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement) Start date : September 2026 About the Role The successful candidate will possess a strong commitment to inclusion, a passion for overcoming barriers to learning and a belief that, through positive relationships and effective support, all young people can maximise their potential to lead happy, healthy and fulfilled lives. You will have the opportunity to work alongside young people, their families, teaching staff and a range of external professionals and agencies in order to provide holistic and meaningful support. The role requires someone who can build trusting relationships, demonstrate initiative and remain calm, reflective and solution-focused in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and relevant experience supporting young people with a range of SEND and SEMH needs. Experience of supporting students who may present with dysregulated behaviour, emotionally based school avoidance or difficulties engaging in mainstream education would be highly desirable. Hove Park School and Sixth Form is an ambitious, innovative and inclusive school community where we firmly believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of any Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND). During our February 2026 Ofsted visit, our inclusion of marginalised students was recognised as a genuine strength, with excellent practice demonstrated throughout the school. "Inclusion is at the heart of the school's work. The school knows its pupils very well." Ofsted, 2026 Our student body is multilingual and reflects the rich diversity of the Brighton and Hove community. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and our commitment to ensuring that every student feels valued, supported and able to thrive. This role would suit an individual who is passionate about inclusive education, relational practice and supporting vulnerable young people to re-engage with learning and achieve success. Hove Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Hove Park School celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from all areas of our community as we aim to have a staff body that is representative of our socially, culturally and ethnically diverse student population. We are committed to the progression of the individual and therefore to support this position we will provide relevant in-house and certified training to help you develop and achieve success in this role. We take the wellbeing of our staff seriously and offer many staff benefits such as an onsite gym, cycle to work scheme, local government pension scheme as well as other initiatives developed by our wellbeing team. Closing date : 8:00 am on Monday 8th June 2026 Interview date: w/c 15th June 2026 How to apply : Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: hr@hovepark.org.uk Telephone : (01273) 082828 Website : www.hovepark.org.uk/vacancies 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.