Job Description

Maternity Cover Teaching Assistant Grade B

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Posted on 25 July 2025
Salary 26,409 - 26,835 + Special Schools Allowance (pro rata) Contract Term Time - Fixed Term Closing Date Apply by 26 September 2025

Location

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Hill Park School, Foredown Road, Portslade






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Job Summary

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Job reference orbis/TP/387386/45423
Positions available 1
Working hours 18 hours
Closing date 26 September 2025
Job category Support Staff - Education
Organisation Brighton & Hove City Council
Directorate BHCC: External

Job introduction

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Hill Park School is a three site (Primary/ Secondary) special school for pupils aged 4 - 16 years for pupils with needs ranging from moderate (MLD), severe (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). Some pupils also have a diagnosis of autistic spectrum condition (ASC), complex medical needs or physical disabilities. We have students from Reception through to KS4.


We are looking to recruit a Grade B Maternity Cover Teaching Assistant, to join our Primary team at our Portslade site, for 3 days/18 hours per week (days to be agreed with Head of Primary)


Please be aware that all teaching assistants can be placed across the school sites depending on their experience, skills and needs of the school.


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 have Maths and English Qualifications at GCSE or equivalent be able to manage a challenging environment, both physically and mentally The role will include intimate care and full training will be provided. The need to be able to adapt your skills and to be flexible and resilient is crucial.

Paid weeks per year

: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Fixed term:

End date 31 August 2026

Start date

: January 2026

About the role

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Closing date

: 9am Friday 26th September 2025

Interview date:

Monday 6th October 2025

How to apply

: Please apply using our application form and return via email at:


vacanciesupper@hillpark.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Telephone

: (01273) 422855

Website

: www.hillpark.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Additional information

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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

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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.


To support staff living in the City we are members of the Rental Deposit Loan Scheme run by Brighton & Hove City Council and further details of this are available upon request.