Teaching Assistant - Level B

Teaching Assistant Level B:

Varndean School is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, committed and outstanding Teaching Assistant (Level B). 24 hours across 4 days a week, term time only. Points 9 to 10 - £27,254 - £27,694, actual starting salary: £16,100

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and dynamic professional to join our well established and highly successful Varndean Learning Centre (VLC). The busy, productive and highly effective VLC department is at the heart of the life of the school; effecting responsive classroom practice and delivering specialist provision across four areas to ensure that all of our students can thrive. As a result Varndean is very popular with families of children with SEND and there will be extensive opportunities for the successful candidate to develop professionally and contribute to the school’s aim to provide a world-class education for all of its students.

Varndean is an excellent place to work. Ofsted in 2022 described the “inspirational leaders” , the “expert” teachers, “impressive” pupils and the “exceptionally strong” staff training.

We hope you will want to pursue an application further and you are welcome to make a preapplication visit to the school. To apply please complete the application form and send/e-mail it, with a covering letter to Lynn Hill, Director of Finance and Operations, Varndean School vacancies@varndean.co.uk

The closing date is 9am on Monday 21 September 2026. Early applications are encouraged as the school reserves the right to interview excellent candidates in advance of this date.

What Varndean Can Offer You:

Being a Teaching Assistant at Varndean is an opportunity to work in a really inclusive school which prides itself on creating an environment where every child can thrive. Our pastoral system is an area of excellence and our extra curricular offer is second to none locally.

All teachers see themselves as teachers of SEND and are keen to make the adaptations necessary to help children succeed in their classroom. You will relish the opportunities to collaborate with colleagues at all levels, harnessing their expertise to enhance the provision on offer.

SEND intervention is organised across four main areas (ASC, SEMH x2, Cognition and Learning). Each of these has its own dedicated space, allocated TAs and a specialist leader.

As an integral part of our Individual Learning Support team our Teaching Assistants make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with SEND.

Varndean has built a reputation for professional growth. Our commitment to CPD (internal and external), the quality of the professional dialogue and the time we spend on staff well being mean the school is a good place to work and one that will support your career ambitions.

In addition Varndean is beautifully situated at the top of a learning campus with views across Brighton and Hove to the English Channel. Along with the quality of education on offer our location makes Varndean an inspiring place to work. We hope you will want to find out more.