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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Downs Junior School is seeking to appoint 2 enthusiastic and highly motivated TAs to work with children with complex needs in an INA role. The post is 8.30am-3.15pm/8.40am-3.25pm (depending on year group), Mon-Fri, term time only, Grade B. The post also includes a lunchtime duty. &nbsp;Paid weeks per year:&nbsp;47.36&nbsp;(inclusive of holiday entitlement)Fixed term:&nbsp;The positions are temporary until the end of the academic year in the first instance, with the possibility of becoming permanent from September 2026, depending on the needs of the school.Start date:&nbsp;Monday 5th January 2026<h2>About the role</h2>Downs Junior is a large 4 form entry school situated in the Fiveways area of Brighton. At Downs Junior, we are proud of our inclusive ethos, strong community spirit, and commitment to high standards for every child. We are looking for enthusiastic, skilled Teaching Assistants who share our belief that every child deserves the very best education – both academically and in their personal development.The successful candidates will join a dedicated, supportive team and benefit from a positive working environment where collaboration and professional development are valued. In return, we are seeking professionals who are reflective, flexible, and ready to contribute to our whole-school vision.We also welcome applicants who are interested in developing a teaching career at a later date.For further information or to request an application pack, please contact: Jacqui Rice, School Business Manager, Downs Junior School, Rugby Road, Brighton, BN1 6ED. Tel: 01273 558422. Email: <a href="mailto:jacquirice@downsjun.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">jacquirice@downsjun.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a>&nbsp;Closing date: Thursday 4th December 2025 at 9.00am&nbsp;Interview date: Friday 12th December 2025How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: &nbsp;<a href="mailto:jacquirice@downsjun.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">jacquirice@downsjun.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a>&nbsp;Telephone: 01273 558422Website: <a href="//www.downsjun.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">www.downsjun.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.<h2>Company information</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove Schools - Taking Action for EqualityDowns Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. &nbsp;Brighton &amp; Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

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Teaching Assistant / INA

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>We are seeking a passionate and motivated Nursery Deputy Room Leader with a level 3 qualification and experience working in a childcare setting, to join our hard working team.&nbsp; This Job will be a &nbsp;Deputy Room leader position working 18.5 hours per week in our Pre-school (3 to 5 years old) room.The current rota pla is working:2x 1pm-6pm1x 8am-5.30pmWe would welcome any candidate to visit our setting to meet our staff team, see our learning spaces and hear about our ethos.Interview date: TBCFor an informal discussion, please contact Becky Mounter; Nursery Manager, 01273 293980 or email <a href="mailto:acornnursery@brighton-hove.gov.uk%C2%A0" target="_blank">acornnursery@brighton-hove.gov.uk&nbsp;</a><h2>About the role</h2>Acorn Nursery is one of Brighton and Hove City Council Children’s Centre Nurseries. We operate five nurseries across the City and provide a high quality service for children aged from 3 months to 5 years. We are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.Acorn Nursery is located in Portslade (Mile Oak) . We have been purpose built to meet the needs of young children and their families. The nursery is an open plan design, it has three playrooms and the children are split into groups supporting their age and developmental stage.The nursery provides children with lots of space to play and learn, use their imaginations and be creative. We have a large garden space where children can climb a climbing frame, enjoy our new sandpit, plant vegetables, enjoy our mud kitchen, ride bikes and explore nature. We&nbsp;have a&nbsp;play based approach to learning in a fun, happy and calm atmosphere.We are proud of our staff who are qualified or working towards a qualification, who share our passion for delivering a high standard of care to the children and provide exciting opportunities for the children to grow, learn and develop into confident young people. We have a long standing team of staff who feel passionate about supporting children’s appetite to gain new experiences and grow. We have a holistic approach and ensure children’s emotional health is paramount. At Acorn Nursery, as part of Brighton and Hove City Council, we provide a full induction and training programme. This job is for a Deputy Room leader in our Rainbow room (3-5 year olds).This role will be supporting Room leader to ensure consistent and engaging running of the pre school room.We have a play-based approach to learning in a fun, happy and calm atmosphere.We are proud of our staff who are qualified or working towards a qualification, who share our passion for delivering a high standard of care to the children and provide exciting opportunities for the children to grow, learn and develop into confident young people.Applicants must have:<ul><li>a minimum Level 3 qualification in Early years and childcare</li><li>experience of working with young children in an early year’s environment</li><li>a fun positive attitude to work</li><li>confident in delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)</li><li>passion to learn and develop</li><li>experience of meeting the individual needs of young children and their families</li><li>demonstrate a passion and commitment for providing high quality care and learning opportunities</li><li>excellent communication skills.</li><li>keen to support less experienced colleagues practice</li></ul>The role involves:<ul><li>leading the room ensuring all element of the daily room take place, particularly in the absence or Room Leader</li><li>role modelling to colleagues and offering guidance to support their professional development</li><li>being a key person for a group of children</li><li>building relationships</li><li>being an inspiration to the children</li><li>supporting attachment building</li><li>ensuring the children feel safe</li><li>carrying out observations</li><li>assessing children</li><li>supporting growth and development.</li></ul>We will provide:<ul><li>Salary above market average starting at £27,254 for a full-time post of 37 hours a week, equivalent to £13.69 per hour. The Deputy Room leader position is starting at £28,142.</li><li>25&nbsp;days paid holiday every year plus bank holidays, rising to 28&nbsp;days holiday after five years service.</li><li>a full induction and training programme</li><li>3 in house training days per year, plus other opportunities to attend individual training courses.</li><li>Encouragement and support to further your education through continued professional development.</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Loans available to support with bus travel or buying a bike and deposits on rental properties, these are paid back over the year straight from your salary.</li><li>Staff discount scheme can be used in local shops/cafes and national stores, includes free rides volks rail, discounted cinema tickets, and discounted gift cards.</li><li>ongoing support in the form of regular supervisions and appraisals</li><li>The opportunity to work as part of a dedicated team</li><li>A setting that is child and family centred, not for a profit</li></ul>Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions. &nbsp;Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process. <h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a><h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>We are seeking a passionate and motivated two Early years Practitioners, with a minimum level 2 qualification and experience working in a childcare setting, to join our hard working team.&nbsp; The Early Years practitioners is 1 x 18.5 hours per week and 1 x 37 hours per week in our Pre-school (3 to 5 years old) room. We would welcome any candidate to visit our setting to meet our staff team, see our learning spaces and hear about our ethos.Interview date: TBCFor an informal discussion, please contact Becky Mounter; Nursery Manager, 01273 293980 or email <a href="mailto:acornnursery@brighton-hove.gov.uk%C2%A0" target="_blank">acornnursery@brighton-hove.gov.uk&nbsp;</a><h2>About the role</h2>orn Nursery is one of Brighton and Hove City Council Children’s Centre Nurseries. We operate five nurseries across the City and provide a high quality service for children aged from 3 months to 5 years. We are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.Acorn Nursery is located in Portslade (Mile Oak) . We have been purpose built to meet the needs of young children and their families. The nursery is an open plan design, it has three playrooms and the children are split into groups supporting their age and developmental stage.The nursery provides children with lots of space to play and learn, use their imaginations and be creative. We have a large garden space where children can climb a climbing frame, enjoy our new sandpit, plant vegetables, enjoy our mud kitchen, ride bikes and explore nature. We&nbsp;have a&nbsp;play based approach to learning in a fun, happy and calm atmosphere.We are proud of our staff who are qualified or working towards a qualification, who share our passion for delivering a high standard of care to the children and provide exciting opportunities for the children to grow, learn and develop into confident young people. We have a long standing team of staff who feel passionate about supporting children’s appetite to gain new experiences and grow. We have a holistic approach and ensure children’s emotional health is paramount. At Acorn Nursery, as part of Brighton and Hove City Council, we provide a full induction and training programme. This job is for a Deputy Room leader in our Rainbow room (3-5 year olds).This role will be supporting Room leader to ensure consistent and engaging running of the pre school room.We have a play-based approach to learning in a fun, happy and calm atmosphere.We are proud of our staff who are qualified or working towards a qualification, who share our passion for delivering a high standard of care to the children and provide exciting opportunities for the children to grow, learn and develop into confident young people.Applicants must have:<ul><li>a minimum Level 2 qualification in Early years and childcare</li><li>experience of working with young children in an early year’s environment</li><li>a fun positive attitude to work</li><li>confident in delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)</li><li>passion to learn and develop</li><li>experience of meeting the individual needs of young children and their families</li><li>demonstrate a passion and commitment for providing high quality care and learning opportunities</li><li>excellent communication skills.</li><li>keen to support less experienced colleagues practice</li></ul>The role involves:<ul><li>leading the room ensuring all element of the daily room take place, particularly in the absence or Room Leader</li><li>role modelling to colleagues and offering guidance to support their professional development</li><li>being a key person for a group of children</li><li>building relationships</li><li>being an inspiration to the children</li><li>supporting attachment building</li><li>ensuring the children feel safe</li><li>carrying out observations</li><li>assessing children</li><li>supporting growth and development.</li></ul>We will provide:<ul><li>Salary above market average starting at £27,254 for a full-time post of 37 hours a week, equivalent to £13.69 per hour.&nbsp;</li><li>25&nbsp;days paid holiday every year plus bank holidays, rising to 28&nbsp;days holiday after five years service.</li><li>a full induction and training programme</li><li>3 in house training days per year, plus other opportunities to attend individual training courses.</li><li>Encouragement and support to further your education through continued professional development.</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Loans available to support with bus travel or buying a bike and deposits on rental properties, these are paid back over the year straight from your salary.</li><li>Staff discount scheme can be used in local shops/cafes and national stores, includes free rides volks rail, discounted cinema tickets, and discounted gift cards.</li><li>ongoing support in the form of regular supervisions and appraisals</li><li>The opportunity to work as part of a dedicated team</li><li>A setting that is child and family centred, not for a profit</li></ul><h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a><h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Early Years Practitioner

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>The starting salary for this role is equivalent to £14.13 per hour.37 hour post- Shifts between 07:45am and 6pm. We are happy to consider candidates who require some flexibility e.g. can't work a certain day of the week, however you will need to be able to start at 7:45 and finish at 6pm regularly&nbsp;30 Hour post-Shifts &nbsp;will be Monday to Thursday 12-6pm and Friday 8am-2pmWe would welcome any candidate to visit our setting to meet our staff team, see our learning spaces and hear about our ethos.For an informal discussion or to arrange a Visit, please contact Eleanor Macey - Nursery Manager on 01273 296052.<h2>About the role</h2>Cherry Tree Nursery is one of Brighton and Hove City Council Family Hub Nurseries.We operate five nurseries across the City and provide a high quality service for children aged from 3 months to 5 years.We are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.We are located within Hollingdean Family Hub which has been purpose built to meet the needs of young children and their families.The nursery is open plan and provides children with lots of space to play and learn. We have a large garden space where children can climb trees, plant vegetables, ride bikes and explore nature.We&nbsp;have a&nbsp;play-based approach to learning in a fun, happy and calm atmosphere.We are proud of our staff who are qualified or working towards a qualification, who share our passion for delivering a high standard of care to the children and provide exciting opportunities for the children to grow, learn and develop into confident young people.Applicants must have:<ul><li>a minimum Level 3 qualification in Early years and childcare</li><li>experience of working with young children in an early year’s environment</li><li>a fun positive attitude to work</li><li>experience of delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)</li><li>passion to learn and develop</li><li>experience of meeting the individual needs of young children and their families</li><li>demonstrate a passion and commitment for providing high quality care and learning opportunities</li><li>excellent communication skills.</li></ul>The role involves:<ul><li>being a key person for a group of children</li><li>building relationships</li><li>being an inspiration to the children</li><li>supporting attachment building</li><li>ensuring the children feel safe</li><li>carrying out observations</li><li>assessing children</li><li>supporting growth and development.</li></ul>We will provide:<ul><li>Salary above market average starting at £27,254 for a full-time post of 37 hours a week, equivalent to £14.13 per hour</li><li>25&nbsp;days paid holiday every year plus bank holidays, rising to 28&nbsp;days holiday after five years service.</li><li>a full induction and training programme</li><li>3 in house training days per year, plus other opportunities to attend individual training courses.</li><li>Encouragement and support to further your education through continued professional development.</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Loans available to support with bus travel or buying a bike and deposits on rental properties, these are paid back over the year straight from your salary.</li><li>Staff discount scheme can be used in local shops/cafes and national stores, includes free rides volks rail, discounted cinema tickets, and discounted gift cards.</li><li>ongoing support in the form of regular supervisions and appraisals</li><li>The opportunity to work as part of a dedicated team</li><li>A setting that is child and family centred, not for a profit</li></ul>As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application form guidance</a>) and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting questions guidance</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a><h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Can you help in our meadow?Adults are required to help children bake cakes in the mud kitchen, climb trees, play hide and seek with their friends, take turns on the monkey bars or the slides, look out to sea from the lookout post, dig and build in the sandpit and hunt for minibeasts in the grass …Sometimes we play inside too!Tarnerland Nursery School, a not-for-profit nursery maintained by the Local Authority, is looking for another Nursery Assistant.Essential qualification: Relevant Early Years qualifications, minimum Level 3Hours: 34.5 hours per week, shifts between 8am and 6pm (on a stable rota of 2 long days and 3 short days), Monday - FridayPaid weeks per year: 52 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)Start date:&nbsp;ImmediateShortlisting, interviewing and recruitment to these posts is done on a ongoing basis. &nbsp;<h2>About the role</h2>Benefits of working at Tarnerland;<ul><li>The nursery is in the centre of the city, close to the beach and town, in a light, spacious building with extensive outdoor space including a large garden shaded by mature trees, over-looking the sea.</li><li>We are a large experienced, professional and happy team.</li><li>Regular supervision sessions are offered, supporting professional development and personal wellbeing and staff training takes place regularly throughout the year.</li><li>There are dedicated times to meet new key children and their families, as well as dedicated times for planning and preparation.</li><li>We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our community.</li></ul>Staff at Tarnerland are council employees with entitlement to all of the protected working rights upheld by Brighton and Hove City council, this includes;<ul><li>A pay structure linked to national pay reviews.</li><li>A generous pension scheme.</li><li>Up to 27 days paid holiday per year (including Christmas and a one week summer closure) plus 8 bank holidays.</li><li>Protected pay when sick.</li><li>Fair policies and protocol that give clear guidance to employee and employer.</li><li>Entitlement to local council support services e.g. pay and pension advice, occupational health, etc.</li></ul>Applicants should have;<ul><li>A relevant childcare qualification.</li><li>Experience of working with children under five in an Early Years environment.</li><li>Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and practical experience of planning and assessing for children of this age.</li><li>A proven work ethic and willingness to work as part of a team.</li><li>Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding.</li></ul>We welcome visits from prospective candidates, please contact us if you would like a tour prior to applying.Closing date:&nbsp;No closing date - we are accepting applications on a rolling basis until our positions are filled.How to apply:&nbsp;We recommend and prefer completed application forms to be sent directly to Tarnerland Nursery School, Sussex Street, Brighton, BN2 0AR or emailed to our office email address. To request an application pack please email: <a href="mailto:louisecollings@tarnerland.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">louisecollings@tarnerland.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a> or telephone 01273 658100Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarnerland.brighton-hove.sch.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.tarnerland.brighton-hove.sch.uk/</a><h2>Additional information</h2>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.&nbsp;All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks and vetting procedures.<h2>Company information</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove Schools - Taking Action for EqualityWe are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.&nbsp;Brighton &amp; Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

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