Job Description

Teaching Assistant / Individual Needs Assistant

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Posted on 6 June 2025
Salary 26,409 - 26,835 pro rata, depending on experience Contract Term Time - Fixed Term Closing Date Apply by 7 July 2025

Location

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Downs Junior School, Brighton






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Job Summary

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Job reference orbis/TP/387386/45211
Positions available 1
Working hours 31.25
Closing date 7 July 2025
Job category Support Staff - Education
Organisation Brighton & Hove City Council
Directorate BHCC: External

Job introduction

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Downs Junior School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated TA/INA, to work with children with complex needs. The post is 8.30am-3.15pm (31.25 hrs/wk), Mon-Fri, term time only, Grade B. The post also includes a lunchtime duty.



Downs Junior is a large 4 form entry school, with 512 pupils, situated in the popular Fiveways area of Brighton. We are a happy and successful school committed to delivering a creative and inspirational curriculum whilst, at the same time, raising standards of achievement.

Essential Skills and Experience

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Experience with pupils following early years curriculum Experience of, and ability to work with, children 1-1, and children with complex needs Basic understanding of child development and learning Commitment to Inclusion Good IT skills Firm, kind and flexible approach Ability to work under the general guidance of the SENCO & Class Teacher.

Desirable Skills

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Good sense of humour Firm understanding approach to supporting vulnerable pupils & those with attachment difficulties As we are an Autistic aware school, we would welcome applicants who have experience in this field.


We also welcome applicants who are interested in developing a teaching career at a later date.

Paid weeks per year

: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Fixed term:

The post is initially temporary, with a view to being made permanent

Start date

: To be confirmed

About the role

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Closing date

: Monday 7 July 2025

Interview date:

Monday 14 July 2025

How to apply

: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: jacquirice@downsjun.brighton-hove.sch.uk


For further information or to request an application pack, please contact:


Jacqui Rice, School Business Manager, Downs Junior School, Rugby Road, Brighton, BN1 6ED

Telephone

: 01273 558422

Website

: www.downsjun.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.

Company information

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Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality


Downs Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.


Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.