Teaching Assistant

Job introduction

Stanford Junior School is looking to appoint an experienced clerk who will provide high-level advice, support and administrative assistance to our governing body. This involves arranging meetings, taking minutes, keeping records and advising the governing body on local and national developments that will impact on their work.

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

Fixed term: Until 22nd July 2026

Start date: 5th January 2026

About the role

You must have experience of minute-taking, good ICT and communication skills and be able to work with minimal supervision. Training for Clerks is provided by the local authority, as well as opportunities to network with other Clerks.

Flexibility in terms of working hours is required with our board and committee meetings scheduled during and after school teaching hours. Senior Clerks are also sometimes required to clerk working groups and panels, for which you will be paid for any additional hours.

We can offer you:

• a supportive and committed governing body and senior leadership team
• opportunities to further your practice within a vibrant school, minutes from the city centre and Brighton’s seafront
• training opportunities
• an amazing staff team
• a permanent position subject to a satisfactory induction period.

Prospective applicants are invited to arrange to visit our school. Please contact the school office to arrange a date and time.

Closing date: Friday 5th December noon

Interview date: w/c 8th December

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office: office@stanfordjun.brighton-hove.sch.uk or Stanford Junior School, Stanford Road, Brighton, BN1 5PR

Telephone: (01273) 565570

Website: www.stanfordjun.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

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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.