Teaching Assistant / Individual Needs Assistant
Teaching Assistant / Individual Needs Assistant
Posted on 6 June 2025
* Salary £26,409 – £26,835 pro rata, depending on experience
* Contract Term Time - Fixed Term
* Closing Date Apply by 7 July 2025
Location
Downs Junior School, Brighton
Job Summary
* Job reference orbis/TP/387386/45211
* Positions available 1
* Working hours 31.25
* Closing date 7 July 2025
* Job category Support Staff - Education
* Organisation Brighton & Hove City Council
* Directorate BHCC: External
Job introduction
Downs Junior School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated TA/INA, to work with children with complex needs. The post is 8.30am-3.15pm (31.25 hrs/wk), Mon-Fri, term time only, Grade B. The post also includes a lunchtime duty.
Downs Junior is a large 4 form entry school, with 512 pupils, situated in the popular Fiveways area of Brighton. We are a happy and successful school committed to delivering a creative and inspirational curriculum whilst, at the same time, raising standards of achievement.
Essential Skills and Experience:
* Experience with pupils following early years curriculum
* Experience of, and ability to work with, children 1-1, and children with complex needs
* Basic understanding of child development and learning
* Commitment to Inclusion
* Good IT skills
* Firm, kind and flexible approach
* Ability to work under the general guidance of the SENCO & Class Teacher.
Desirable Skills:
* Good sense of humour
* Firm understanding approach to supporting vulnerable pupils & those with attachment difficulties
* As we are an Autistic aware school, we would welcome applicants who have experience in this field.
We also welcome applicants who are interested in developing a teaching career at a later date.
Paid weeks per year:47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)
Fixed term:The post is initially temporary, with a view to being made permanent
Start date: To be confirmed
About the role
Closing date:Monday 7 July 2025
Interview date:Monday 14 July 2025
How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: jacquirice@downsjun.brighton-hove.sch.uk
For further information or to request an application pack, please contact:
Jacqui Rice, School Business Manager, Downs Junior School, Rugby Road, Brighton, BN1 6ED
Telephone: 01273 558422
Website:www.downsjun.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.
Company information
Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality
Downs Junior 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.
Files
* Job Description and Person Specification
* Application Form
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