Teaching Assistant

Paid weeks per year: 46.2 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Monday to Friday: 12pm – 3pm (total 15 per week)

Fixed term: to 25 March 2027

Start date: As soon as possible

About the Role

Stanford Primary School is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to fulfil a variety of roles across the school to start as soon as possible. This role will be based on the Infant site working across key stage one. We are looking for a reliable, committed and enthusiastic person who values their own professional development, enjoys working supportively with colleagues and, most importantly, is determined to add value to children’s school experiences. We are looking for a person who is willing and able to support the wider life of the school and uphold the school’s ethos and vision for children. We will be interested to hear what you can bring to our school and, during the interview process, will want you to demonstrate the skills, energy and passion required to enable our school to secure even better outcomes for children.

You will be…

caring and sensitive to individual needs = committed to inclusive practices = knowledgeable about behaviour, and likely triggers, and have strategies to manage behaviours within and beyond the classroom = able to work supportively with colleagues = an excellent communicator = keen to further develop, and share, best practice = emotionally resilient.

We can offer you…

a supportive senior leadership team = opportunities to further your practice = polite and ambitious children who are keen to learn = an enthusiastic staff team, keen to develop their practice = a strong and committed governing body.

Prospective applicants are invited to, and encouraged to arrange a visit to our school. Please contact the School Office to arrange a date and time.

Closing date: 8 October 2026 midday

Interview date: w/c 12 October 2026

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office: James Muschamp, School Business Manager, Stanford Primary School, Stanford Road, Brighton BN1 5PR jamesmuschamp@stanfordprimary.school

Telephone: (01273) 565570

Website: stanfordprimary.school

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

Stanford Primary 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.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.