Teaching Assistant

Job description

Due to the retirement of one of our valued teaching assistants, Aldrington CE Primary School is looking for a versatile, creative and suitably qualified Teaching Assistant to join our staff team to support children's progress in learning in class and through intervention groups. A particular interest in working with children in Key Stage 2 is desirable.

This role is to work with children with high needs (with an education health care plan or on the pathway to one) as well as to support general learning in class, and includes delivering individualised programmes under the guidance of external specialists. Please read the Job Description carefully. Although this is a fixed term contract initially, it is likely to lead to further opportunity for suitable candidates. Capacity to work extra hours occasionally on a Monday or Tuesday is welcomed.

Part-time: 18.75 hours per week, Wednesday - Friday: 8.30am-3.30pm. Term-time only.

Salary band: (TA role, level B) NJC Scale 4, spinal column point 9-10

Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Fixed term: Until end of academic year 2027 to be reviewed for 2027-28

Start date: 2 November 2026

About the Role

We offer a supportive and happy environment, with a strong Christian ethos, where staff embrace opportunities to develop professionally and work together to make a difference, ensuring that all children reach their potential and develop a love for learning. "Staff feel well-supported by leaders and describe the school as 'a family who look after each other'. Morale is high. Staff are proud to work at the school." Ofsted Jan 2026

You will be:

• Passionate about the academic, social and spiritual development of all children
• A caring, patient individual, with experience of supporting children with additional needs
• Calm, fair-minded and able to listen
• A great team player.
• Always prepared to go the 'extra mile' for children and colleagues

If you think you are all these things and more we'd like to hear from you.

Closing date: Friday 9th October 2026 9.00am

Interview date: Tuesday 13th October 2026

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: [email protected]

Telephone: (01273) 542656

Website: www.aldrington.org

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

Aldrington CE 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.