About Us About the School:

Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA) is a dynamic and forward-thinking secondary school offering a unique blend of academic excellence, vocational training, and personal development. Located in a state-of-the-art £30 million campus, BACA boasts cutting-edge facilities including specialist science labs, creative media suites, sports academies, and green, sustainable architecture. The academy has built strong partnerships with professional organisations such as Sussex Cricket and Latest TV, providing students with real-world experience in sport, media, and construction through its renowned academies.

With a curriculum that nurtures resilience, creativity, teamwork, and entrepreneurship—supported by initiatives like the BACA 100 enrichment programme and are well-prepared for future success. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, BACA is committed to high-quality education, career readiness, and strong community engagement, making it a standout choice for families in Brighton and beyond

✨ Make a Difference Every Day as an Individual Needs Assistant!

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Individual Needs Assistant to support students with a range of additional needs, helping them to thrive both academically and personally. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in young people's lives and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, this is a rewarding opportunity. You will provide one-to-one and small group support, assist in delivering inclusive learning, encourage positive behaviour, monitor student progress, and help create a safe, nurturing environment where every student can succeed.

Who We're Looking For: ✅ Providing one-to-one and small group support for students with additional needs

✅ Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons

✅ Supporting students with personal care, wellbeing, and independence where required

✅ Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting social inclusion throughout the school day

✅ Monitoring progress and working collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external professionals

Ready to Inspire?

Join us in shaping bright futures. Apply today and bring your energy, creativity, and passion to a place where your teaching truly matters.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.

This is a part time role, Mondays and Fridays from 8:15am to 3:15pm only. Key Responsibilities

- Student Support: Provide one-on-one or small group assistance to students with individual needs, ensuring they can access the curriculum and participate fully in school activities.
- Classroom Assistance: Assist teachers in the preparation and delivery of lessons, adapting materials and resources to meet the specific needs of students.
- Personal Care: Support students with personal care tasks as needed, including toileting, feeding, and mobility assistance.
- Behaviour Management: Implement behaviour management strategies to support positive behaviour and social interaction among students.
- Monitoring Progress: Observe and record student progress, providing feedback to teachers and contributing to the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with teachers, parents, and other professionals regarding student progress and any concerns.
- Inclusion Activities: Encourage and facilitate the participation of students with individual needs in extracurricular activities and school events.
- Training and Development: Participate in training and professional development opportunities to stay informed about best practices in supporting students with individual needs.
- Safeguarding: Adhere to school policies and procedures for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Accountability And Relationships With Others: Participate in the Performance Management Cycle and INSETs.

- Make best use of all resources ensuring inventories are accurate and up to date.
- Contribute to the wider life of the school and its community.
- Maintain good working relationships with colleagues, students, parents/carers, governors, the community and Local Authority and ensure all communication is consistent with the school’s ethos.
- Adhere to the Academy dress code.
- Adhere to and promote all Trust and academy policies and codes of conduct.




- Carry out any such duties as may be reasonably required by the Chief Executive and Principal
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community and particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.

Further details about the role including the full and person specification can be found in the document link at the bottom of the page. Completing The Application: Candidates will need to create an account and are asked to complete all the standard information required on the application form. Please also address the mission alignment and capacity to meet the requirements of the Essential and Desirable criteria of the Person Specification and . CVs are not accepted as part of the application process.

We may interview candidates ahead of the closing date so early application is advised. The Academy reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date. The advert may be closed at any time.

Important Application Notice: To apply for our roles, you must use a laptop, tablet, or computer. Mobile phones are not supported for submitting applications.

Please register using your personal email address. Work email addresses will not be accepted.

Disclaimer: Any unsolicited CV`s sent to any member of our HR team on a speculative basis will not be recognised nor will we accept liability for any fee or commission should we subsequently employ a candidate who applied to us directly or was introduced by an instructed agency that may also have been submitted speculatively by an uninstructed agency.

Please note we only accept applications submitted via Every HR Candidate Portal

About Aldridge Education: BACA is a member of the Aldridge Education family of schools, which locally also includes AAL and PACA.

Aldridge Education is a charitable Trust of entrepreneurial community schools and colleges that help young people to reach their potential. We support our schools’ Principals and teachers in rapidly improving the quality of education on offer at early years, primary, secondary and sixth-form levels in order to transform the life-chances of our students

Operating Norms: We believe that the way we operate at all times and with all partners is of paramount importance.

Our Agreed Operating Norms Are As Follows:

- We are Aldridge Education
- The standard is excellence
- We champion equality
- We’re in the work together
- We behave with integrity
- We lead by example
- We use time well

References: In line with our safer recruitment policy and KCSIE 2026 we cannot accept personal email addresses for referees in all cases two skilled references are required. We cannot accept two references from the same employer. Please provide your current or most recent employer. Candidates are advised that references will be taken up immediately after shortlisting. Candidates are asked to ensure that their referees are aware of the need to respond within the timescale set. In all cases two professional references are required.

Safeguarding Statement: Aldridge Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

A copy of Aldridge Education’s Child Protection policy is available on our website at www.aldridgeeducation.org

Following successful application, Aldridge Education will conduct the necessary prohibition checks for all teaching staff, as well as for all candidates undertaking regulated activity.

If you are shortlisted for the position you are applying for, you will be required to complete a Declaration giving details of any relevant criminal offences and other relevant information relating to our safeguarding duty. Further information will be provided on that form.

Given the nature of the Trust’s activities and the regulatory framework it is subject to, any offer of employment will be made conditional upon a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and barred list check conducted by the Trust (where applicable to the role in question).



It is an express condition if you are appointed to the role that you join the DBS update service.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that while some spent convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed, others may still need to be declared. If a conviction or caution is protected, you do not need to share it, and if you do, it will not be considered. For more details, please see the Ministry of Justice guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

More information on The Disclosure & Barring Service can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

Equal Opportunities To know and adhere to the BACA equal opportunities policy and equalities legislation and implement in relation to job responsibilities in employment and service delivery.

Online Social Media Checks: If you are shortlisted for the position, Aldridge Education will carry out online searches, including a review of your social media presence, in line with our safeguarding responsibilities. These checks are conducted in accordance with the statutory guidance outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026.

The purpose of this process is to identify any publicly available information that may present potential safeguarding concerns and to ensure that appropriate due diligence is undertaken.

Data Protection Notice: In accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, Aldridge Education will process any personal data provided as part of the recruitment process lawfully, fairly, and securely. Such data will be used solely for the purpose of assessing an applicant’s suitability for the role and will be retained only for as long as is necessary to fulfil that purpose.

Once the retention period has expired, the data will be securely and irreversibly destroyed in accordance with Aldridge Education’s data protection policies.

More information on GDPR and the Data Protection can be found at Aldridge_Education_Data_Protection_Policy.pdf

Benefits Key Benefits of working for Aldridge Education

? Join the Aldridge Education Family! ?

Looking for a fulfilling career with great perks? Here's why working for Aldridge Education is the right choice for you:

✨ Aldridge Benefits Scheme – Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you!

? Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit with our bike-friendly benefits.

? Employee Assistance Programme – Your well-being matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it.

? Free On-Site Parking – No more hunting for parking, we’ve got your spot covered.

? Pension Schemes – Secure your future with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.

? Refer a Friend Scheme – Know someone who would love it here? Earn rewards by bringing them on board!

Desired Criteria

Requirements Desirable Experience Experience of working with students with behaviour needs

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Experience of supervising off site visits

X

Essential Criteria

Essential Requirements Education Educated to at least GCSE standard including Maths and English Grade C/5 or above

X

NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification

X

Basic First Aid or willingness to undertake it

X

Team Teach Training or willingness to undertake it

X

Experience Experience of working in a school environment

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Experience of working with children who have a wide variety of educational needs

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Experience of effective classroom behaviour and management strategies

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Experience of working with families and students from disadvantaged communities

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Other Skills And Qualities Ability to communicate verbally with, and write reports for, a range of stakeholders, including Governors and external agencies

X

‘Warm firm’, equitable approach that hears the views of all and maintains the standard of excellence.

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Absolute commitment to Trust operating norms and the Trust mission

X

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