Job Details

Job introduction

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

Start date:                 Tues 22 April, 2025 

Closing Date:           Sun 23 March, 2025

Interview Date:         Wed 26 March, 2025

Salary:                      Grade C: £28,163 - £30,060 pro rata

                                  Grade D: £31,067 - £32,654 pro rata

TA D is initially fixed term until April 2026, with a view to being made a permanent position

TA C is initially temporary, with a view to being made a permanent position

Downs Junior School is seeking to appoint 2 enthusiastic and highly motivated TAs/INAs, to work with children with complex needs. The posts are 8.30am-3.15pm, Mon-Fri, term time only, Grade C & D.  The roles will include working in our SEN Hub, acting as a Learning Mentor, & some short periods of Class Cover.

Under an agreed system of supervision and by implementation of the Boxhall Nurture Program (see attached leaflet), you role will take a lead role within the school to address the needs of pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning.

About the role

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Excellent numeracy/literacy skills-equivalent to NVQ level 2 in English & Maths
• Ability to plan effective actions for pupils at risk of underachieving
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
• Experience of, & ability to work with, children 1-1, & children with complex needs
• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• Commitment to Inclusion
• Good IT skills
• Firm, kind and flexible approach
• Ability to work under the general guidance of the SEMH & SENCO.

In addition

We also welcome applicants who are interested in developing a teaching career at a later date. 

Downs Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  

For further information or to request an application pack, please contact:

Jacqui Rice, School Business Manager, Downs Junior School, Rugby Road, Brighton, BN1 6ED, Tel: 01273 558422 Email: jacquirice@downsjun.brighton-hove.sch.uk

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office at the above address.

Website: www.downsjun.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.

Files

• Job Description and Person Specification (TA Level C)
• Application Form
• Job Description and Person Specification (HLTA Level D)