Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisor

Salary

Teaching Assistant Role : £28,153-£28,608 FT Midday Supervisor Role: £27,274-£27,709FT

Contractual hours

30

Basis

Fixed Hours

Job category/type

Teaching and Leadership

Date posted

09/10/2026

Job reference

REQ0001632

Address: Elm Grove Primary School, Brighton BN2 3ES

Tel: 01273 708004

Position: Early Years Teaching Assistant (Grade B) and Midday Supervisor

Contract type: Temporary for 1 year with a view to making permanent

Grade: Teaching Assistant Level B NJC Scale 4a point 9/10, pro rata

Midday Supervisor NJC Scale 3 point 7/8, pro rata

Hours per week: 27.5 per week (plus 2.5 hours on MDSA rate) Monday-Friday

Paid weeks per year: 46.94(Up to 5 years service) or 47.78 (Over 5 years service) – TA role,

47.36 (Up to 5 years service) or 47.99 (Over 5 years service) – MDSA role inclusive of holiday entitlement @43.89

Start date: ASAP

Elm Grove Primary School requires an enthusiastic, committed Early Years Teaching Assistant from Monday to Friday, during school hours.

You will be required to work at the school, currently in Early Years , providing support with individuals, small groups and general assistance in the classroom. You will also join our lunchtime supervision team on a separate contract, working 2 hours per week on an MDSA rate (NJC Scale 3)

Elm Grove is a thriving primary school with a dedicated and professional staff. We have an excellent reputation for our inclusive practices and are proud of the positive ethos and good relationships that exist in our school. The successful candidate would be expected to make strong contributions towards this important aspect of the school's community.

If you would like to visit the school please contact our office by email ([email protected]). Our school website can be viewed on: https://www.elmgrove.brighton-hove.sch.uk/

Further information and an application pack can be obtained from the School Office or by e-mail [email protected]

Closing date: Friday 22nd November 2026 (midday)

Interview date: Week commencing 9th November 2026.

If you do not hear from us please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview.

Company Information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

This 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.

Elm Grove Primary 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 a DBS check.