
The Hive, a part of Hill Park School (On-Site)
Contract, Part time
£26,409 - £26,835 pro-rata, per annum
30 hours per week (Mon/Tues/Weds)
Job introduction
The Hive is a provision opened by Hill Park School on a newly refurbished site in Lynchets Close, Hollingdean in September 2023.
The Hive is for autistic students between Y7 and Y11 who have high anxiety that prevents them accessing mainstream secondary schools or facilities co-located at mainstream secondary schools.
Many will have been home educated or accessing tutoring packages due to the barriers they face attending school. They will be able to access an age related curriculum and achieve GCSE’s and other Secondary accreditations.
We are looking to recruit a B Grade Teaching Assistant to support a KS3/4 tutor group in various subjects across the year groups along with behaviour/pastoral support.
We are a warm, friendly and welcoming school with a supportive and caring staff, who work closely as a team. Our school would be a great place for you to work if you:
- have patience and a calm manner
- have resilience and a commitment to meeting the needs of children with additional needs
- are an excellent team player who is flexible and shows an ability to recognise and respond to pupils’ needs
- can provide support to individuals and small groups
- have Maths and English Qualifications at GCSE or equivalent
- be able to manage a challenging environment, both physically and mentally
- The role may include supporting personal care and full training will be provided. The need to be able to adapt your skills and to be flexible and resilient is crucial.
Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)
Fixed term: End date 31st August 2026
Start date: 1st September 2025
About the role
Closing date: 9am Friday 6th June 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 18th June 2025
How to apply: Please apply using our application form and return via email at:
vacanciesupper@hillpark.brighton-hove.sch.uk
Telephone: (01273) 422855
Website: www.hillpark.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.
We take safeguarding and child protection seriously and all posts at The Hive are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate.
To support staff living in the City we are members of the Rental Deposit Loan Scheme run by Brighton & Hove City Council and further details of this are available upon request.
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.