Job Description

Job introduction
Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term
Contract type: Fixed Term until July 2026
Start Date: September 2025
Hours worked: 30 hours per week
Role B, Point 9 326,409 pro rata
Actual salary: 319,502
Weeks paid: 47.36
Closing Date: 15th June
Interview Date: Tuesday 24th June
The Bilingual Primary School is an innovative, unique school with a dedicated staff team working on the forefront of British bilingual education. We are looking for talented individuals with a passion for education to join our dynamic team. Applicants are encouraged from those with school experience working with children between the ages of 4 and 11 years old.
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to support across classes in key stage 1 or 2 with learning across the curriculum. Teaching assistants provide support for the pupils in a year group based on their individual needs as well as supporting learning across classes. As a bilingual school, half of the curriculum is taught and learned in Spanish so Spanish language skills are desirable and a willingness to engage in learning and using the language essential
Closing Date: 15th June
Interview Date: Tuesday 24th June
About the role
We are looking for someone who loves working with children and:

• Has experience of working with primary age children in a school or other educational setting;
• Works exceptionally well with other people and values teamwork;
• Is able to work as directed and uses initiative when needed;
• Can adapt quickly to change and enjoys a challenge
• Is able to work as directed and uses initiative when needed;
• Can adapt quickly to change and enjoys a challenge

The Bilingual Primary School is an innovative, unique school with a dedicated staff team working on the forefront of British bilingual education. We are looking for talented individuals with a passion for education to join our dynamic team. Applicants are encouraged from those with school experience working with children between the ages of 4 and 11 years old. The governors of our school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.
We reserve the right to interview before the closing date should the right candidate apply so please apply early.
The governors of our school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.
Electronic applications only will be accepted. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Please email your completed application form to . For further information or a visit to the school please call 01273 916212.
Closing Date: 15th June 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 24th June 2025
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Additional information
Company information
Brighton & Hove City Council is advertising on behalf of the school and is not the employer in this case.
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
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.