Individual Needs Assistant / Teaching Assistant with potential Midday Supervisor role

Brighton & Hove City Council; Brighton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a dedicated Individual Needs Assistant/Teaching Assistant at Elm Grove Primary School in Brighton. The role entails working primarily with SEND pupils, providing targeted support in classroom settings. Successful candidates should be compassionate, enthusiastic, and prepared to foster positive educational experiences. This fixed-term role is for 6-12 months with potential for permanency, working mornings only. A commitment to safeguarding is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities.
• Ability to work 1:1 and in small groups.
• Collaborative mindset with teachers and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 assistance to pupils.
• Implement individualised education plans.
• Monitor and record pupil progress.

Skills

Compassionate

Enthusiastic

Team collaboration

Support for SEND pupils

Education

Experience working with SEND pupils

Job description

Find out more and apply for this position below.

Individual Needs Assistant / Teaching Assistant with Potential Midday Supervisor role

Posted on 19 December 2025

• Salary £23,194 – £23,620 FT. Midday Supervisor Role: £22,369-£22,777 FT
• Contract Term Time - Fixed Term
• Closing Date: Apply by 16 January 2026

Location

Elm Grove Primary School, Elm Grove, Brighton

Job Summary

• Job reference orbis/TP/387386/45904
• Positions available: 1
• Working hours:
  • Teaching Assistant – 18.75 hours
  • Potential Midday Supervisor – 2.5 hours
• Closing date: 16 January 2026
• Job category: Support Staff – Education
• Organisation: Brighton & Hove City Council
• Directorate: BHCC – External

Job Introduction

Elm Grove Primary School requires a dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiastic Individual Needs Assistant/Teaching Assistant from Monday to Friday, 8:45 – 12:30pm, with the possibility of undertaking the midday role from 12:30–13:00.

Contract type: Temporary for 6–12 months with a view to making permanent

Grade:

• Teaching Assistant – Level B NJC Scale 4a point 9/10, pro rata
• Midday Supervisor – NJC Scale 3 point 7/8, pro rata

Hours per week: Mornings only: 18.75 per week (plus a possible 2.5 hours on MDSA rate) Monday‑Friday

Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (Up to 5 years’ service) or 47.99 (Over 5 years’ service) – TA role, 43.89 (Up to 5 years’ service) or 44.48 (Over 5 years’ service) – MDSA role inclusive of holiday entitlement.

Start date: ASAP after interview week commencing 19/01/26

About the role

You will be required to work at the school, currently in KS1 or KS2, providing support primarily with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) pupils in a 1:1 or small group capacity as well as occasional general assistance in the classroom. The successful candidate will work closely with SEND pupils as well as with teachers, other assistants, and the wider Inclusion Team.

The role may also involve joining the lunchtime supervision team on a separate contract, working 2.5 hours per week on an MDSA rate (NJC Scale 3).

Elm Grove is a thriving primary school with a dedicated and professional staff. We have an excellent reputation for our inclusive practices and are proud of the positive ethos and good relationships that exist in our school.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with complex needs to help them access the curriculum and wider school life.
• Implement individualised education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies as required.
• Collaborate with class teachers, SENDCo and external specialists to support pupil progress.
• Promote positive behaviour and social interactions.
• Monitor and record progress, contributing to review meetings as required.
• Foster an inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

If you would like to visit the school, please contact our office by email ([e-mail]). Our school website can be viewed at https://www.elmgrove.brighton-hove.sch.uk/.

Further information and an application pack can be obtained from the School Office or by e‑mail [e-mail].

Closing date: Friday, 16th January 2026

Interview date: Week Commencing 19/01/26

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: [e-mail].

If you do not hear from us, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview.

Telephone: [phone]

Website: https://www.elmgrove.brighton-hove.sch.uk/

Additional information

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

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.

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• Application Form