Job introduction

St John the Baptist is a one form entry school with approximately 200 pupils on roll. We pride ourselves on our positive and inclusive, approach. We have a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant/Individual Needs Assistants (Level B) in our Nest (SEND room).  The role also involves lunchtime supervision (see separate job description).

Hours:  

9hrs 50minutes per week, 2 days a week Teaching Assistant (TA)

1hrs 40 minutes per week,   2 days a week Midday Supervisor

Pay Scale:

NJC Scale 10  TA       £27694   (pro rata 47.36 weeks)-Actual £6703.37

NJC Scale 8    Midday Supervisor £26824 (pro rata 43.89 weeks) Actual £1019.84

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

Fixed term: This appointment will be on a fixed term contract initially until August 2026 

Start date: 3 November 2025

About the role

We are looking for candidates who have the NVQ 2 Teaching Assistant’s qualification and /or recent experience of working in a primary school or nursery school. The successful candidate will be fully committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of our school.  They will also: 

• Be enthusiastic and passionate about supporting children’s learning.
• Have some experience of working with children with special needs including autism
• Have excellent communication skills and a calm and patient approach
• Be keen to work with others as part of a team
• Have excellent time-management and organisational skills
• Be flexible as may be required to undertake Individual Needs Assistant tasks as directed. 

We will offer you:

• Children who are genuinely a pleasure to teach, enjoy school and work hard.
• A happy working environment with a positive and inclusive ethos.
• A strong, committed and collaborative staff team. 
• Opportunities for training and further development.  

Visits to the school are welcome, please telephone 01273 607924 or email clairemcgrath@stjohn.brighton-hove.sch.uk to make an appointment.

Closing date: Midday, Friday 26^th September 2025 

Interview date: Wednesday 1^st October 2025

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

Telephone: 01273 607924 

Website: http://www.stjohn.brighton-hove.sch.uk/

Additional information

Please ensure you apply with Catholic Education form, downloaded from below or Catholic Education Website

This post will be subject to an enhanced criminal records bureau disclosure check.

Company information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary 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.