
St. Nicolas C.E. Primary School, Portslade (On-Site)
Contract, Part time
£18,024.31
26 (6.5 Hours per day- 4 days a week)
Job introduction
START DATE: 30/06/2025 - (Possibly earlier subject to the return of satisfactory checks)
TYPE: Permanent
SALARY: Scale 5, pay point 13-17, dependant on experience
HOURS: 26 hours per week, 8.30am-3.30pm Monday to Friday, term time only.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, caring and dedicated Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, working with children well below the level of chronological age with significant ASC needs. The children you would be supporting to learn have additional needs such as Autism Spectrum Condition, literacy difficulties or Attachment needs. You will be required to support learning in class, in small group interventions and/or on a one to one basis as necessary. You should be flexible, resourceful and willing to support the inclusive ethos of our school. This role also includes lunchtime support.
About the role
The successful candidate will need:
- The ability to relate well to young children, with confidence and a calm manner in order to build good relationships
- Ability to establish and develop effective and supportive 1:1 relationships with children
- Experience in supporting children using programmes designed to encourage progress in reading, writing or maths
- Ability to work independently to deliver specific learning programmes with support and guidance both in school and from the Brighton and Hove Inclusion Support Service (BHISS)
- Ability and skills to encourage the pupils to interact and engage in activities led by class teachers
- Ability to support children in managing their social, emotional and mental health needs and presenting behaviours using strategies suggested by the BHISS team and the school
Please feel free to come and visit us. Contact the office team on 01273 418026 to arrange a suitable time.
St Nicolas CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing Date: By Midnight on 18th May 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 5th June 2025
Start Date: 30/06/2025 (Possibly earlier subject to the return of satisfactory checks)
APPLICATION FORM & DETAILS:
Please download an application pack from Brighton and Hove Council’s school vacancies website at:
https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs/schools-vacancies
Or on our school website: https://www.stnicolas.brighton-hove.sch.uk/about-us/jobs-recruitment
Applications accepted by email/post/hand delivery.
Email: sbm@stnicolas.brighton-hove.sch.uk
St. Nicolas CE Primary School
Locks Hill
Portslade-By-Sea BN41 2LA
TELEPHONE: 01273 418026
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.