Specialist Bilingual Teaching Assistant (Spanish Speaking)

Job introduction

Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Actual starting salary: £23,744

Hours: 34 ¼ hours per week (Distributed between 8:45 and 4pm Monday- Friday with some flexibility e.g. M,W, Th 8:45-4pm, F: 8:45-3:30pm, T, 8:45- 5pm)

Start date: April 2025

We are looking for a Specialist Bilingual Teaching Assistant fluent in English and Spanish to support in class teaching the National Curriculum and our Spanish literacy programme.

As well as daily in class support and supervision duties, the role will involve supporting planning, preparation and assessment, working alongside teachers to develop their use of Spanish in the classroom. The role will also include occasionally covering teachers for short term absences. We have an SBTA based in each year group, so you will predominantly work with one year group, though this may change year on year based on personal preferences, skills set and the needs in the school.

About the role

We are looking for someone who loves working with children and:

● Is fluent in both Spanish and English (spoken and written);

● Has experience of leading learning with primary age children (4-11 years old) in a school setting;

● Works exceptionally well with other people and values team work;

● Is able to work as directed and uses initiative when needed;

● Can adapt quickly to change and enjoys a challenge

We reserve the right to interview before the closing date should the right candidate apply so please apply early.

The governors of our school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.

We welcome visits to the school from interested candidates. Please contact the school to make an appointment.

Apply now: 

Electronic applications only will be accepted. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Please email your completed application form to info@bilingualprimaryschool.org.uk. For further information or a visit to the school please call 01273 916212.

Closing Date: Monday 24th March 
Interview Date: Tuesday/Wednesday 1st/2nd April 

Website: https://bilingualprimaryschool.org.uk/

Additional information

Company information

Brighton & Hove City Council is advertising on behalf of the school and is not the employer in this case.

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.