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Downs Junior School, Brighton (On-Site)

Contract, Part time

£26,409 – £26,835 pro rata, depending on experience

31.25

Job introduction

Downs Junior School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated TA/INA, to work with children with complex needs. The post is 8.30am-3.15pm (31.25 hrs/wk), Mon-Fri, term time only, Grade B. The post also includes a lunchtime duty.

Downs Junior is a large 4 form entry school, with 512 pupils, situated in the popular Fiveways area of Brighton. We are a happy and successful school committed to delivering a creative and inspirational curriculum whilst, at the same time, raising standards of achievement. 

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Experience with pupils following early years curriculum
  • Experience of, and ability to work with, children 1-1, and children with complex needs
  • Basic understanding of child development and learning
  • Commitment to Inclusion
  • Good IT skills
  • Firm, kind and flexible approach
  • Ability to work under the general guidance of the SENCO & Class Teacher. 


Desirable Skills:

  • Good sense of humour
  • Firm understanding approach to supporting vulnerable pupils & those with attachment difficulties
  • As we are an Autistic aware school, we would welcome applicants who have experience in this field.


We also welcome applicants who are interested in developing a teaching career at a later date.

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

Fixed term: The post is initially temporary, with a view to being made permanent

Start date: To be confirmed

About the role

Closing date: Monday 7 July 2025 

Interview date: Monday 14 July 2025

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

For further information or to request an application pack, please contact:

Jacqui Rice, School Business Manager, Downs Junior School, Rugby Road, Brighton, BN1 6ED

Telephone: 01273 558422

Website: www.downsjun.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.

Company information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

Downs Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

Closing date: Mon 07/07/2025 at 23:59
Job reference: orbis/TP/387386/45211
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