Teaching Assistant

Job introduction

Carlton Hill is a vibrant, inclusive and welcoming inner-city primary school that celebrates its cultural diversity. We are a one form entry school with 212 pupils currently on roll.

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to join our school community, who will:

• Have experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in primary schools.
• Ideally, we are looking for people with previous experience working in a primary school setting, in Key Stage 2.
• Have an organised and flexible approach to working;

• Have the ability to work successfully as part of a class team supporting 1 or more pupils with high needs, which may include autism, speech & language delay and challenging behaviour;
• Have the ability to build strong relationships with others;
• Have energy, enthusiasm, curiosity and a sense of humour

In return the successful candidates will receive:

• Experience of working in a diverse and stimulating school.
• Effective support with relevant training and professional development.
• A warm welcome to a professional, highly skilled and motivated staff team.

Carlton Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this, Safer Recruitment checks will be undertaken for candidates invited for interview. We will be taking up references for shortlisted candidates, prior to interview. Candidates invited to interview will also be required to complete a safeguarding Self-Declaration and Disclosure form.

Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Fixed term: End date 31 August 2026

Start date: 1 September 2025

About the role

Closing date: Monday 23rd June 9am

Interview date: Friday 27th June

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

Telephone: (01273) 604966

Website: www.carltonhill.brighton-hove.sch.uk/brighton-hove/primary/carltonhill

Additional information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service 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.