Teaching Assistant Role C - SEMH

Job introduction

Post Title: Teaching Assistant Level C - SEMH

Salary & Grade £25,130 to £26,822 (Actual), NJC Scale 5 (SP 13-17)

Contract Type Term-time only

Contract Term Permanent

Contract Hours 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, 36.25 hours per week, (45 min unpaid break per day)

Commencing September 2025

Hove Park School is looking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant with relevant experience of supporting students with SEMH Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs. Candidates should also have relevant experience in supporting young people with: ASC, (Autism and Social Communication difficulties) and SpLD (Dyslexia/Dyspraxia).

We are seeking the right candidate to take a lead role in the progress and achievement of all students in a specific year group, in liaison with the Head of Year. The right candidate will ensure core standards of behaviour and attendance are maintained and where appropriate work with a range of other colleagues and support agencies to ensure positive outcomes for vulnerable groups.

About the role

At Hove Park, we believe that our school is a place where a community develops and thrives; a place where we come together to support each other to achieve. This is an exciting opportunity to join the school in improving the outcomes and wellbeing of our students. At Hove Park School, there is a strong community ethos underpinned by positive relationships. Ofsted recognised these positive influences and that we continue to be a good school when they inspected in December 2021. Please take time to read this application pack and explore our website (www.hovepark.org.uk) to get a feel for Hove Park School and its community. If you have the passion and ambition to help the school make a difference in this role and feel you are a good fit, please consider applying. To apply, please submit a completed Support Staff application form to recruitment@hovepark.org.uk. This can be downloaded from our website at https://www.hovepark.org.uk/vacancies.

Applications for this vacancy must be received by 8:00 am on Monday 30th June 2025.

Please note that CVs cannot be accepted and that Hove Park School is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of our students. We also expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Current staff who would like to apply, please submit a letter to recruitment@hovepark.org.uk addressed to the Headteacher outlining your suitability for the post. Your letter should be no longer than two pages and should explain how you meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification. The letter should also explain why you are the best fit for this role.

Closing date: 8am Monday 30 June 2025

Interview date: w/c 14 July 2025

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

Telephone: (01273) 082828

Website: www.hovepark.org.uk/vacancies

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.