Job Description

Job reference orbis/TP/387386/45392
Positions available 1
Working hours 25
Closing date 9 September 2025
Job category Support Staff - Education
Organisation Brighton & Hove City Council
Directorate BHCC: External
Job introduction
We are looking for an Individual Needs Assistant/Teaching Assistant to support individual pupils as well as in class support across all classes, from Nursery to year 6. Previous experience as a TA/INA is preferred and relevant qualifications advantageous. Working hours will be 9am -3 pm, Monday to Friday with an hour for lunch.
Interview will include short tasks to measure competency in both Maths and English.
All our TAs are First Aid trained and training will be given if a current certificate is not held by the successful candidate.
Show around dates are on 5th and 8th September for applicants that would like to see the school before applying.
If you already work at a Brighton and Hove maintained school, and are being paid spinal point 10 as a TA/INA, we will pay you at the same rate due to your length of service and experience.
There may be an opportunity to work some additional hours as an MDSA during the school day. This can be discussed once the job has been offered with any interested candidate.
Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)
Fixed term: Until 31 August 2026
Start date: ASAP after interview
About the role
Closing date: Tuesday 9th September
Interview date: Monday 15th September
How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office:
Email:
Address: Fairlight Primary and Nursery School, St Leonards Road, Brighton. BN2 3AJ
Telephone: (01273) 601270
Website:
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
The 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.