Teaching Assistant
Job Details
Salary: £27,254 Pro Rata
Contractual hours: 30.42
Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)
Full-Time and Part-Time vacancies available, term time only.
Positions available: 3.
Start date: ASAP, dependent on references, DBS and notice.
Closing date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026.
About the Role
Downs View is an Outstanding Special School and Colleges, providing education for young people with Special Education and Disability Needs (SEND). Our pupils are aged from 4 to 25 years and all have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Our school site is in Woodingdean with pupils aged 4 to 16. Our college site, Downs View Link College, is next to Varndean College and is for 16-19 year olds. And our other college site, Downs View Life Skills College, is in Patcham and is for 19-25 year olds.
We meet the learning needs for pupils with profound and multiple, severe and moderate learning difficulties. Many of our pupils have autism and communication difficulties. We value the importance of developing social emotional needs and life skills alongside developing academic knowledge and skills.
Our ethos is reflected in these three words: Respect Aspiration Resilience.
Our vision is: to provide an aspirational learning environment with dignity and respect at its core, where everyone reaches their potential through effective communication, building resilience and having fun. We want this for all of our young people and our staff.
Qualifications and Experience
We are looking to recruit people who have experience of working with students with SEN. A comprehensive induction program and an ongoing training program are provided.
Benefits
Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement).
Contractual hours: 30.42.
Salary: £27,254 Pro Rata.
Contact and Application
Telephone: (01273) 601680
Website: www.downsview.brighton-hove.sch.uk
How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by post direct to the school office: hr@downsview.brighton-hove.sch.uk.
Additional Information
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. The role is subject to a successful enhanced DBS check.
Brighton & Hove Schools – Taking Action for Equality.
We are absolutely committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.
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