Job Details
- Location: Hill Park Special School, Foredown Road, Portslade, BN41 2FU
- Grade: Teaching Assistant Grade B
- Posted: 15/05/2026
- Reference: REQ0000923
- Salary: £27,254 – £27,694 pro rata + Special Schools Allowance
- Contractual hours: 30 per week
- Job category/type: Teaching and Leadership
- Fixed Term: Until 31 August 2027
- Start Date: September 2026
- Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)
- Positions available: 3
About the Role
Hill Park School is a three site special school for pupils aged 4 – 16 years with moderate, severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, autistic spectrum condition, complex medical needs or physical disabilities. We are looking to recruit Grade B Teaching Assistants to join our Primary team at our Portslade site, working 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday. All teaching assistants may be placed across the school sites depending on experience, skills and needs of the school. The environment is warm, friendly and welcoming with a supportive and caring staff who work closely as a team.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
- Have patience and a calm manner
- Have resilience and a commitment to meeting the needs of children with additional needs
- Be an excellent team player, flexible, and able to recognise and respond to pupils’ needs
- 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; full training will be provided. Flexibility and resilience are crucial.
Additional Information
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; all posts at Hill Park are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate.
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 to share this commitment.
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