Teaching Assistant x 0.6FTE

Brighton & Hove City Council; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Teaching Assistant to support children with EHCPs at St Mark's CE Primary School in Brighton. The role involves working closely with children who have complex needs to promote their learning and inclusion. This fixed-term position offers 47.15 paid weeks per year and is set to commence in February 2026. The school is committed to safeguarding and is seeking a motivated individual who can be a strong team player.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children who have complex needs.
• Ability to support high quality teaching and promote inclusion.
• Strong team player and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support children with EHCPs to access their learning.
• Provide differentiated support during lessons.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Creativity

Resilience

Motivation

Job description

St Mark’s CE Primary School, Manor Road, Brighton

Job Summary

Job reference

• Positions available 1

Working hours

• Working hours 19.5
• Closing date 2 January 2026

Job category

• Job category Support Staff - Education

Organisation

• Organisation Brighton & Hove City Council

Directorate

• Directorate BHCC: External

Job introduction

Monday to Friday mornings - term time

Due to the changing profile of the school we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative, resilient and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our highly skilled team working with children who have EHCPs. The TA will support them to access their learning and ensure our children reach their full potential.

We have one TA vacancy with a start date of February 2026 to meet the expected needs of the 2025-2026 cohort. We have some flexibility in appointing to the roles and can discuss this at interview.

Paid weeks per year:47.15(inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Fixed term:Fixed Term until 31st August 2026 (linked to EHCP funding)

Start date:February 2026

About the role

St. Mark’s is a one form entry school, with a friendly, family feel. We are situated at the edge of Kemp Town, close to the Seaside. We are fortunate to have a wonderful school with large grounds. We are a trauma-informed and attachment-aware school, with our children’s safety and wellbeing at the heart of all we do. We have a high level of Pupil Premium and SEND and this is a school where you can really make a difference.

The successful applicant will support high quality teaching and learning, working with children who have complex needs. They should promote the inclusion of all pupils and be able to work on their own initiative, as well as be a strong team player. They will be required to provide differentiated support to pupils during all parts of the lesson, to ensure pupils can access the learning and make good progress.

We encourage visits to the school to see the school at work and meet our children and staff.

Closing date:Friday 2nd January 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 12th January 2026

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.