* Contract Fixed Term
* Closing Date Apply by 27 June 2025
Location
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Brighton
Job Summary
Job reference
* Positions available 1
Working hours
* Working hours 31.25 hours
Job category
* Job category Support Staff - Education
Organisation
* Organisation Brighton & Hove City Council
Directorate
* Directorate BHCC: External
Job introduction
St John the Baptist is a one-form entry school with approximately 200 pupils on roll. We pride ourselves on our positive and inclusive approach. We have a vacancy for a temporary, one-year (possibility of this being extended due to funding) HLTA Teaching Assistant Level D to lead in our SEND unit for mornings and cover classes when needed in the afternoons.
We are looking for candidates who meet Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or equivalent qualification or experience and /or recent experience of working in a primary school or nursery school.
The successful candidate will be fully committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of our school. They will also:
* Be enthusiastic and passionate about supporting children’s learning
* Have excellent numeracy and literacy skills to NVQ level 2 in English and Maths
* Have some experience of working with children with special needs
* Have excellent communication skills and a calm and positive approach to behaviour management
* Be keen to work with others as part of a team
* Have excellent time-management and organisational skills
* Be available to start September 2025
We will offer you:
* Children who are genuinely a pleasure to teach, enjoy school and work hard.
* A happy working environment with a positive and inclusive ethos.
* A strong, committed and collaborative staff team.
* Opportunities for training and further development.
* Job Sharers welcome to apply
Paid weeks per year:47.36(inclusive of holiday entitlement)
Fixed term:31 August 2026 (potentially extended if funding continues)
Closing date:12pm, Friday 27th June 2025
Interview date:Friday 4th July 2025
How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office:clairemcgrath@stjohn.brighton-hove.sch.uk
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
This post will be subject to an enhanced criminal records bureau disclosure check.
Company information
Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.
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