The Hive is a provision opened by Hill Park School on a newly refurbished site in Lynchets Close, Hollingdean in September 2023. The Hive is for autistic students between Y7 and Y11 who have high anxiety that prevents them accessing mainstream secondary schools or facilities co-located at mainstream secondary schools. Many will have been home educated or accessing tutoring packages due to the barriers they face attending school. They will be able to access an age related curriculum and achieve GCSE's and other Secondary accreditations. We are looking to recruit B Grade Teaching Assistants to support KS3/4 tutor groups in various subjects across the year groups along with behaviour/pastoral support. Positions available: 3 Part time: 30 hours per week Paid weeks per year : 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement) Start date : September 2026 About the Role We are a warm, friendly and welcoming school with a supportive and caring staff, who work closely as a team. Our school would be a great place for you to work if you: have patience and a calm manner have resilience and a commitment to meeting the needs of children with additional needs are an excellent team player who is flexible and shows an ability to recognise and respond to pupils' needs can provide support to individuals and small groups in accessing and progressing within the GCSE curriculum have Maths and English Qualifications at GCSE or equivalent be able to manage a challenging environment, both physically and mentally are able to adapt your skills and to be flexible and resilient is crucial. Closing date : 9am 1 st June 2026 Interview date: Thursday 18 th June 2026 How to apply : Please return the completed application form by email to: vacanciesupper@hillpark.brighton-hove.sch.uk Telephone : (01273) 422855 Website : www.hillpark.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. We take safeguarding and child protection seriously and all posts at Hill Park are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate. 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.