Hove Park School, run by Brighton and Hove City Council, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as autism and dyslexia or dyspraxia. Applicants need prior experience with these groups of young people. The part-time, term-time post runs for 36.25 hours a week from December 2026 and welcomes interest in literacy intervention. Right to work in the UK is required, as the role falls outside the points-based visa system, and an enhanced DBS check applies.
What the job involves
- Supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs
- Supporting young people with autism and social communication difficulties
- Supporting young people with dyslexia or dyspraxia
Experience
- Experienced Teaching Assistant
- Relevant experience supporting students with SEMH needs
- Relevant experience supporting young people with autism and social communication difficulties
- Relevant experience supporting young people with dyslexia or dyspraxia
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
Other
- Belief that SEND is not a barrier to progress
Nice to have
- Experience of managing students with complex needs
- Ability to respond positively to challenging behaviour
- Passion for literacy intervention
- Passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs
What’s offered
- Vibrant working environment
- Opportunities for professional development
- In-house and certified training
- Onsite gym
- Cycle to work scheme
- Local government pension scheme
- Staff wellbeing initiatives
- Holiday entitlement included in 47.36 paid weeks a year
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
