Job Description

Brighton College Prep School is seeking an Assistant Teacher to start as soon as possible. This is a full-time role, working in Year 1 on a fixed-term basis until January 2027, with the possibility of an extension.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Assistant Teacher who is fully integrated into the life of the school and Brighton College as a whole. Due to the nature of the role, candidates will need to hold a level 3 qualification or above.

Assistant Teacher Key Responsibilities:

To work closely with the teachers regarding termly and weekly planning, and with other staff to ensure continuity and progression.

To proactively arrange and set-up learning environments for impactful pupil use, including outdoor learning areas.

To have knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework.

To take responsibility for planning and delivering interventions and assessing pupils.

To assist specialist teachers in the delivery of the curriculum and school events.

To share the responsibility for pastoral care of the children and ensure good personal relationships are fostered between the children themselves and with the staff.

To liaise with the Learning Support Leadership.

To work with the class teachers to create a stimulating learning environment.

To support the teaching team with general organisational duties.

To undertake observations of children individually and in groups and upload comments and assessments on to Tapestry, their online learning journal.

To be prepared to market the school by speaking to prospective parents visiting the classroom, attending Open Mornings/events at the weekend and acting as ambassadors for the school.

To be willing to attend school functions as required.

To undertake all duties and procedures as specified in the current staff handbook.

To attend INSETS and undertake continuous professional development.

To be a good role model in respect of speech, dress, behaviour and care of equipment.

To support the co-curricular programme by running a weekly after school club on a theme of your choice.

To support the after-school group two days per week after school.

To support the holiday club for one week per year during the school holidays.Assistant Teacher Desirable Qualities:

An interest and commitment to the education and happiness of young children.

A sound knowledge of relevant teaching curricular, including any recent changes.

A positive approach to assisting and teaching.

A caring attitude towards children and peers.

Patience and tolerance when dealing with others.

Energy and enthusiasm within a busy workplace.

A creative outlook and a ‘can do’ attitude.

The ability to be fair and objective.

The ability to work as a team member and independently.

The ability to use initiative.

A flexible approach and willingness to be flexible with others.

A willingness to further own professional development.

To be a good communicator.

To have a sense of humour!Hours:

42.5 hours per week. The core hours are 7.45am-4.00pm, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunchbreak and a further 15-minute unpaid break at another time during the day.

The total working hours will also include four hours per week for Rockhoppers After School Club (until 6pm on two days) and one hour per week for an after school club (until 5pm). There is also a requirement to work an additional week during the school holidays for Rockhoppers Holiday Club. 

This role is term time (33 weeks) plus an additional week during the school holidays.

Some flexibility with start and finish times will be required.Holidays:

Annual leave entitlement is included in the salary for this role.

Holidays should be taken outside of the working weeks. Safeguarding Responsibilities:

This role will involve daily contact with pupils, and the successful candidate will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

All staff and volunteers have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible and with whom they come into contact.Assistant Teacher Benefits:

Complimentary lunch is provided.

Free tickets to the College’s music, dance and drama performances.

Job specific Learning and Development programme available to all employees.

Life Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period.

Brighton College provides a contributory pension scheme with matching contributions from the employer up to 9%, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within three months of commencement of employment.

Employee benefit and discount platform.Wellbeing:

Significantly subsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available for eligible employees, which includes access to yoga and Pilates classes, meditation sessions, the gym and swimming pool.

Generous sickness policy.

Personalised health and wellbeing consultations.

Comprehensive wellbeing package.

Access to books and magazines from the school library