Position: Teaching Assistant
Job Location: Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
Job type: Fixed Term until July 2027
Salary: £27,254 pro rata. Actual salary: £20,126
Deadline: March 3, 2026.
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This Teaching Assistant position at Bilingual Primary School is designed to support excellent learning and achievement for pupils across the primary age range (4–11). You will work closely with class teachers to assist in the delivery of the curriculum, helping pupils access learning both within whole-class contexts and in small group or one-to-one activities. This role provides a valuable opportunity to contribute to a bilingual school environment where half of the curriculum is delivered in Spanish and half in English, so a willingness to engage with and support language learning is essential. The successful candidate will help nurture pupils’ confidence, engagement, and independence in their learning, adapting support responsively to meet diverse needs.
In addition to classroom support, you will contribute to creating a positive, inclusive school culture rooted in collaboration and high expectations. Working as part of a committed team, your responsibilities will include supporting pupils’ social and emotional development, maintaining a safe and stimulating learning environment, and participating in school activities and routines that enrich the educational experience. Strong teamwork skills, patience, initiative, and enthusiasm for working with children are key attributes for this role. Candidates with experience supporting primary-aged pupils particularly in bilingual or language-rich settings are especially welcome.
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Benefits
- A £27,254 pro rata. Actual salary: £20,126
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive team environment
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Job Duties
Support for the Pupils
- Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
- Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education / Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.
- Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
- Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
- Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.
- Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher
Support for the Pupils
- Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work.
- Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.
- Assist with the planning of learning activities ∙ Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.
- Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
- Promote good behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behavior.
- Establish constructive relationships with parents / carers.
- Administer routine tests and invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work.
- Provide clerical / admin support, e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, money, administer coursework etc
NOTE
These duties are not exhaustive; additional responsibilities may be assigned by the employer. Kindly check the official website for the complete and most accurate description.
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Qualifications/Requirements
- Completion of DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme.
- NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience.
- Understanding of relevant policies / codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.
- General understanding of national / foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes / strategies.
- Basic understanding of child development and learning. Training in the relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy ∙ First aid training as appropriate.
- GCSE pass (or equivalent in Maths & English).
- Willingness to engage in Spanish learning and use any language acquired.
- Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.
- Experience in the effective use of ICT to support learning
Additional Requirements
- Good numeracy / literacy skills
- Ability to relate to children and adults
- Ability to use other equipment technology – video, photocopier
- Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
- Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.
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