Job introduction Paid weeks per year : 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement) Balfour Primary School requires an enthusiastic, committed SEND Teaching Assistant to supporting children with complex social and communication needs and a PDA profile. The Teaching Assistants are a busy and productive team within the School who support our enthusiastic students as well as our vibrant teams of teaching staff. In addition, the successful post holder will support our children at lunchtime. Please see the job description for further information about the roles. About the role Balfour Primary School is a thriving and vibrant school at the heart of the Surrenden Campus serving the Preston Park, Fiveways and Hollingbury communities. Our school is a large primary school with nearly 800 pupils on roll. We are very proud of: the engagement and motivation of our pupils our inquiry based and thought-provoking curriculum our friendly staff and governor teams the sense of community that exists with our families Hours : The post holder will be expected to work Monday - Friday term time only. 8:45am – 3:30pm. This includes a 15-minute break and a 30-minute lunch. [30 hrs/wk] Salary : The starting salary is NJC Scale 4a (£26,409 - £26,835) pro rata Starting : ASAP Term : This is initially a fixed term position until 31 st August 2027 To apply: Please email application form (CVs will not be accepted) to recruitmentbalfour.brighton-hove.sch.uk You can visit our website for the job description and application form. Please ensure that you write your application using the headings of the Person Specification. Closing date : 9am Wednesday 12th February Interview date: Monday 24th February Balfour 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. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Please be aware that online searches may be used if shortlisted for interview. Our safeguarding policy can be found here: Safeguarding policy. Telephone : 01273 2950772 Website : http://www.balfourprimary.co.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 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.