Teaching Assistant - Brantridge School

Brantridge School, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6EQ

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3
• Working pattern: Full time: 36 hours per week term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,715.04-£25,002.22 (FTE £26,527 – £28,198)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Brantridge School is expanding its primary provision from September 2026 in partnership with West Sussex County Council. As part of this growth, we will be increasing the number of places available and introducing additional primary classes on our school site.

To support the continued development of our primary provision, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with pupils and teaching staff to help create a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons that meet the needs of all pupils.

• Work with individual pupils or small groups to support their learning, development and engagement.

• Assist in implementing behaviour strategies that support pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural needs.

• Help create and maintain a safe ,structured and positive learning environment.

• Contribute to monitoring pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher and wider staff team.

Key Requirements

• Experience of working with children or young people, ideally within a school or educational setting.

• An understanding of, or interest in, supporting pupils with SEMH needs and additional learning needs.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.

• Patience, resilience and the ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations.

• A positive and proactive attitude with a commitment to supporting pupils’ learning and wellbeing.

What the school offers its staff

OHCAT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:

Rewards & Benefits: Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment

• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Employee Car Lease Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)

• Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme and Free Virtual GP Appointments

• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)

• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)

Find out what makes Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust a truly rewarding place to work – visit our ‘Work for Us’ page to learn more about our values, opportunities and the difference our staff make every day.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Brantridge School, Teaching Assistant - Job Description and Person Specification.pdf - 214 KB (opens in new tab)

About Brantridge School

• School type: Academy, ages 6 to 11
• School size: 77 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 6 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brantridge School website
• Email address: h.smith@brantridge-school.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brantridge-school-haywards-heath

Arranging a visit to Brantridge School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email h.smith@brantridge-school.co.uk.

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