Teaching Assistant/Individual Needs Assistant

Job introduction

The Governors wish to appoint an excellent candidate for the role of Teaching Assistant/INA.

St Bernadette’s will offer you the opportunity to work in a supportive and innovative environment where there is a strong focus on promoting school values and effective lifelong learning. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and passionate about education, enjoys working as part of a team and is creative in their supportive approach.

We will offer you:

• A friendly and welcoming team of hardworking and dedicated colleagues
• Wonderful children and a happy school community
• Beautiful School grounds with plenty of opportunities for outside learning
• A school committed to inclusive education and with an ethos focused on success for all
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• A strong and supportive leadership team based on trust.

Hours per week: 29.17 hours (part time applications will be considered)

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

Fixed term: One year, initially

Start date: As soon as possible

About the role

For further details please contact the school on Tel: 01273 553813 or email: mail@stberns.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Closing date: Sunday 2nd November 2025 at midnight

Interview date: Friday 7th November 2025 (only successful candidates will be contacted)

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post/hand direct to the school office:
Address: St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School, Preston Road, Brighton BN1 6UT
Email: mail@stberns.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Telephone: 01273 553813

Website: https://www.stberns.com/brighton-hove/primary/stberns

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.

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.