NJC Scale 4a – £27,254- £27,694 (pro-rata)
Actual Salary £20,126 rising to £20,451 (Pay award pending)
30 hours a week term-time only
Permanent
From September 2026
Are you interested in making a real difference to young people’s lives?
Longhill High School is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and enthusiastic team.
Essential qualities: Calm, patient and flexible; capable of creative thinking; and excited by the prospect of a challenge.
If you are dedicated to helping children develop their full potential, we’d love to hear from you!
Applications from those who do have experience with working with children, as well as those who do not have experience of working with children, are welcome.
About this post: You will be supporting students in class, across a range of subjects and ages. You’ll work with 11-16 year olds with a variety of needs. Full training will be given.
We pride ourselves on not only developing our students, but also our staff, so you will also receive high quality continuous professional development to help you with this post and any future educational posts.
In March 2024 Ofsted said that ‘Leaders support staff well. They are mindful of their workload. Staff feel motivated and valued. They are grateful for the encouragement they receive and feel that it is helping them improve.’
School Benefits:
Supportive and approachable leadership with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and workload
A positive, collaborative staff culture where colleagues work closely together and support one another
A school recognised for its strong sense of community and shared purpose
Professional development and training opportunities, with encouragement to grow and develop within your role
A stable and secure working environment within a community school
A commitment to inclusion and high-quality SEND provision, working as part of a skilled and dedicated team
Access to an on-site sports centre and gym facilities, available via membership
Free onsite Parking
Reduced bus travel Student and Apprentice travel – Brighton & Hove Buses
Closing date for applications: Midday Monday 13 July 2026
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview week commencing 13 July 2026
Please read through the job pack for further information about this vacancy
Department Support Staff
Classification Permanent
Rate Actual Salary £20,126 rising to £20,451 (Pay award pending)
Hours 30 Hours a week Term Time Only
Closing Date July 13, 2026
Job Pack
Please read through the job pack for further information about this vacancy
Enquiries & How to Apply
If you would like to discuss the role or arrange a visit to the school, please contact the Headteacher’s PA
[email protected]
Please return your application by email to: [email protected] or by post for the attention of the Headteacher’s PA, Longhill High School, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton BN2 7FR
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
Longhill High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All candidates must complete our standard application form in order to be considered. CVs are not accepted in the interests of safeguarding.
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