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Job profile for Teaching Assistant Grade B
Teaching Assistant Grade B
location_on Hill Park Special School, Foredown Road, Portslade, BN41 2FU 31/08/2026
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Salary £27,254 – £27,694 pro rata Contractual hours 30 Job category/type Adult Learning Date posted 14/08/2026 Job reference REQ0001393 Attachments attachment Teaching Assistant Level B – JD and Person Spec.doc attachment Letter from school – 30 hrs TA.docx attachment Application Form (Support Staff).docx
Job description
Hill Park School is a three site (Primary/ Secondary) special school for pupils aged 4 – 16 years for pupils with needs ranging from moderate (MLD), severe (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). Some pupils also have a diagnosis of autistic spectrum condition (ASC), complex medical needs or physical disabilities. We have students from Reception through to KS4.
Part time: 30 hours per week, term-time only.
Fixed term: Until 31 August 2027
Paid weeks per year:47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)
Start date:As soon as possible
About the Role
We are looking to recruit a Grade B Teaching Assistant to join our Primary team at our Portslade site, though please be aware that all teaching assistants can be placed across the school sites depending on their experience, skills and needs of the school.
We are a warm, friendly and welcoming school with a supportive and caring staff, who work closely as a team.
Our school would be a great place for you to work if you:
- have patience and a calm manner
- have resilience and a commitment to meeting the needs of children with additional needs
- are an excellent team player who is flexible and shows an ability to recognise and respond to pupils’ needs
- can provide support to individuals and small groups
- have Maths and English Qualifications at GCSE or equivalent
- be able to manage a challenging environment, both physically and mentally
- The role will include intimate care and full training will be provided. The need to be able to adapt your skills and to be flexible and resilient is crucial.
Closing date: 9am Monday 31 st August 2026
Interview date:Tuesday 15 th September 2026
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. We take safeguarding and child protection seriously and all posts at Hill Park are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate.
Company Information
Brighton & Hove Schools – Taking Action for Equality
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.
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