Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisor

Job introduction

St John the Baptist is a one form entry school with approximately 200 pupils on roll. We pride ourselves on our positive and inclusive, approach. We have a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant/Individual Needs Assistants (Level B) in our Nest (SEND room). The role also involves lunchtime supervision (see separate job description).

Hours:
24 hours 35 mins over 5 days Teaching Assistant (TA)
4 hours 10 minutes over 5 days Midday Supervisor

Pay Scale
NJC Scale 10 TA: £27,694 (pro rata 47.36 weeks) Actual £16,258
NJC Scale 8 Midday Supervisor: £26,824 (pro rata 43.89 weeks) Actual £2,550

Fixed term: Until August 2026 initially with the possibility of continuation, budget dependent.

Start date: 5 January 2026

About the role

We are looking for candidates who have the NVQ 2 Teaching Assistant’s qualification and /or recent experience of working in a primary school or nursery school. The successful candidate will be fully committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of our school. They will also:

• Be enthusiastic and passionate about supporting children’s learning.
• Have some experience of working with children with special needs including autism
• Have excellent communication skills and a calm and patient approach
• Be keen to work with others as part of a team
• Have excellent time-management and organisational skills
• Be flexible as may be required to undertake Individual Needs Assistant tasks as directed.

We will offer you:

• Children who are genuinely a pleasure to teach, enjoy school and work hard.
• A happy working environment with a positive and inclusive ethos.
• A strong, committed and collaborative staff team.
• Opportunities for training and further development.

Visits to the school are welcome, please telephone 01273 607924 or email clairemcgrath@stjohn.brighton-hove.sch.uk to make an appointment.

Closing date: Midday, Friday 28th November 2025

Interview date: Tuesday 2nd December 2025

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: clairemcgrath@stjohn.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Telephone: 01273 607924

Website: http://www.stjohn.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Additional information

Please ensure you apply with Catholic Education form, downloaded from below or Catholic Education Website

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. This post will be subject to an enhanced criminal records bureau disclosure check.

Company information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary 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.