Individual Needs Assistant and Teaching Assistant - combined role

Job introduction

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, supportive team player to work in either Key Stage 1 or 2. The INA/TA will be capable of offering high quality input and support with individuals and small groups. You will need a wide variety of skills and a lot of energy. (See the Job Description for details)

St. Andrew’s CE School is a positive and progressive school and an exciting and rewarding place to work. We have a hardworking, friendly staff team who are united in the belief that we are all learning together. We are proud to be a Church of England school and our mission is, ‘To inspire a love of learning and live ‘life in all its fullness’ ensuring everyone can flourish and be the best that they can be.’ (John 10:10)

This is an exciting opportunity for a member of support staff looking to develop their career.

The successful candidate will:

• Be highly motivated and creative
• Be inspirational, very well organised with a positive ‘can do’ attitude
• View working with children as a vocation and love their work
• Be a team player with good interpersonal skills
• Be sympathetic and supportive of the Christian ethos (even if not a practising Christian)
• Be an excellent role model to children, colleagues and parents, exemplifying our core values of love and respect
• Have high expectations of behaviour and achievement for all children

In return, we will give you:

• The opportunity to shine and share your strengths with others
• Freedom to innovate
• Truly remarkable, highly motivated children
• A fun, friendly, supportive staff team and school community
• Inspiring outdoor learning spaces
• The latest technology in classrooms
• On-going professional development
• Excellent support staff
• An engaged, active community in the centre of a diverse, inclusive and vibrant city

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

Fixed term: End date 31 August 2026

Start date: September 2025

About the role

We warmly welcome visits to the school. If you would like to make an appointment or have an informal discussion about the role with Sophie Thomas (Headteacher) or Jen Griffin (Deputy Headteacher), please contact the school office.

Email: recruitment@st-andrews.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Telephone number: 01273 770082

Closing date: Tuesday 8th July 2025 12:00 GMT

Interview date: Week beginning 14th July 2025

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: recruitment@st-andrews.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Website: http://www.st-andrews.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.