Teaching Assistant & MSA

Job introduction

• Do you want to make a difference in the lives of young people?
• Are you looking for a role that is term time only to fit around your own children?
• Do you enjoy outdoor play and learning?

Then St Margaret’s is the perfect school for you!

St Margaret’s CE Primary School is looking to appoint someone who is highly motivated and if possible already experienced in being a teaching assistant, for our warm and inclusive school.

The ideal candidate will be able to support and enhance the learning of our pupils with SEND, taking responsibility for 1:1 work, group interventions, and general support of whole classes. The successful candidate must be able to act on their own initiative and work independently and as part of the staff team. They must be flexible, approachable, optimistic and fully committed to providing an excellent inclusive education to all.

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

Fixed term: Until end of July 2026

Start date: October 2025

About the role

The successful applicant will:-

• Be wholeheartedly committed to being part of an inclusive community with previous experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and disabilities.
• Support specific children 1:1 with tasks, lead group interventions support the wider needs of a whole class as directed.
• Have a good knowledge and experience of the needs of children with SEND, including ASD, SEMH needs, dyslexia and Speech, Language and Communication difficulties.
• Be an excellent team player willing to go the ‘extra mile’ as needed to support the children and the school wider enrichment opportunities.
• Be resilient and able to work independently, flexibly and use their own initiative to respond to the children’s needs.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed so do contact the office if you would like to come and see us in action.

Further information and an application pack can be obtained from the School Office or by e-mail from our School Business Manager, Fleur Piddlesden, via telephone on 01273 303109, or fleurpiddlesden@stmargarets.brighton-hove.sch.uk

You can also find details of the role and an application form on our school website https://www.stmargarets.brighton-hove.sch.uk/adding-pages/vacancies

Closing date: Friday 26th September 2025

Interview date: w/c 2nd October 2025

How to apply: Completed applications accepted online via the 'Apply' button or by email/post to the school office:
Email: fleurpiddlesden@stmargarets.brighton-hove.sch.uk
Address: St Margaret’s C of E Primary School, Whiteway Lane, Rottingdean, BN2 7HB

Telephone: 01273 303109

Website: www.stmargarets.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.