Job Description

Specialist Bilingual Teaching Assistant

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Posted on 13 June 2025
Salary Starting salary: 23,744 (pay award pending) Contract Term Time - Permanent Closing Date Apply by 1 July 2025

Location

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Bilingual Primary School, Hove






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Job Summary

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Job reference orbis/TP/387386/45250
Positions available 1
Working hours 34.25 hours
Closing date 1 July 2025
Job category Support Staff - Education
Organisation Brighton & Hove City Council
Directorate BHCC: External

Job introduction

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We are looking for a Specialist Bilingual Teaching Assistant fluent in English and Spanish to support in class teaching the National Curriculum and our Spanish literacy programme.



As well as daily in class support and supervision duties, the role will involve supporting planning, preparation and assessment, working alongside teachers to develop their use of Spanish in the classroom. The role will also include occasionally covering teachers for short term absences. We have an SBTA based in each year group, so you will predominantly work with one year group, though this may change year on year based on personal preferences, skills set and the needs in the school.



We are looking for someone who loves working with children and:

Is fluent in both Spanish and English (spoken and written); Has experience of leading learning with primary age children (4-11 years old) in a school setting; Works exceptionally well with other people and values team work; Is able to work as directed and uses initiative when needed; Can adapt quickly to change and enjoys a challenge

We reserve the right to interview before the closing date should the right candidate apply so please

apply early.

Paid weeks per year

: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date

: 3rd September 2025

About the role

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We welcome visits to the school from interested candidates. Please contact the school to make an appointment.

Closing date

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1st July 2025

Interview date:

9th July 2025

How to apply

: Electronic applications only will be accepted. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.


Please email your completed application form to info@bilingualprimaryschool.org.uk. For further information or a visit to the school please call 01273 916212.

Website

: https://bilingualprimaryschool.org.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. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.

Company information

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Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality


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.



Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.