Job Description

Teaching Assistant / Individual Needs Assistant (INA) and Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA)

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Posted on 30 May 2025
Salary INA - 26,409 - 26,835 pro rata. MDSA - 25,584 - 25,992 pro rata. Contract Term Time - Fixed Term Closing Date Apply by 19 June 2025

Location

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Stanford Infant School, Brighton






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Job Summary

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Job reference orbis/TP/387386/45159
Positions available 2
Working hours TA/INA Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 3:15pm. MDSA Hours: Monday to Friday: 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Closing date 19 June 2025
Job category Support Staff - Education
Organisation Brighton & Hove City Council
Directorate BHCC: External

Job introduction

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We require an excellent Individual Needs Assistant to join our wonderful school and share our vision of 'Exploring and Learning Together, Inspiring Each Other'. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and energetic Individual Needs Assistant to support children with complex needs. Experience of working with children with ASC is desirable.


If you are passionate about learning, a good team player, who is innovative and caring, we would love to hear from you. In return, we will offer the successful candidate a dynamic and creative learning environment with excellent development opportunities.

NB: This post is for children with Education Health Care Plans (EHCP) and therefore the posts will exist whilst the plan is in place.


Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. For more information and/or to arrange a visit please contact Hannah Parker on 01273 555240, email recruitment@stanford-inf.brighton-hove.sch.uk.

Paid weeks per year

: 46.2 (TA/INA)/42.8 (MDSA) pro rata (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Fixed term:

End date 31 August 2026 (Due to PAN reduction)

Start date

: June 2025 (or agreed with successful candidate)

About the role

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Closing date

: Thursday 19th June @ midday

Interview date:

W/C 23rd June 2025

How to apply

: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office:


Email: JennyStratton@stanford-inf.brighton-hove.sch.uk or recruitment@stanford-inf.brighton-hove.sch.uk


Address: Stanford Infant School, Highcroft Villas, Brighton, BN1 5PS

Telephone

: (01273) 555240

Website

: www.stanfordinfants.co.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.


This post will require an enhanced Disclosure & Barring (DBS) check.

Stanford Infants is committed to the provision of a safe and secure environment for pupils. All staff employed will only be permitted to work at the school after a successful application for clearance to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Reference to child protection will be made at any interview. Failure to disclose any relevant information that later comes to light will result in dismissal and possible prosecution.

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.