Teaching Assistant Level B

Job introduction

We’re seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant team. At Westdene Primary School & Nursery, we are committed to providing a supportive learning community that offers equal opportunities for all. Children are encouraged to develop intellectually, physically, aesthetically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. In our pursuit of excellence, expectations are high and children have the chance to learn in a range of different ways. We constantly seek to ensure that all our children are enabled to achieve to their optimum ability by developing a love of learning and the skills they need to become successful life-long learners. Westdene is an inclusive and happy school situated on the northern outskirts of Brighton with over 470 pupils currently on roll. As an inclusive school, we work in partnership with pupils and families to create a respectful environment, challenge inequality and discrimination, and maintain high aspirations for all.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An opportunity to work as part of a friendly and supportive team.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic children.
• Opportunities to collaborate.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.

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

Fixed term: End date 31 August 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

About the role

For further information, please contact the school office at Westdene Primary School, Bankside, Brighton, BN1 5GN. Telephone: 01273 916618. E-mail: admin@westdene.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Closing date: Midday Friday 5th September 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 10th September 2025 AM

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

Website: https://westdeneprimary.co.uk/brighton-hove/primary/westdene

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

At Westdene Primary School and Nursery, we are proud that our school is a culturally rich and diverse place of learning, and we are keen to encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply and join our staff team. We are committed to fostering a creative, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. As part of our continued commitment to equity and representation, we actively encourage applications from Black, racially minoritised, and other underrepresented groups in education sectors.

Brighton and Hove is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from the Global Majority (BRM).

Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our fair and inclusive actions, our anti-racism strategy and How we create a fair and inclusive workplace.

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.