Teaching Assistant Level B

Varndean School is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, committed and outstanding Teaching Assistant (Level

B). 30 Hours per week, term time only. Points 9 to 10 - £27,254 - £27,694,
actual starting salary: £20,126.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and dynamic professional to join our well established and highly successful individual learning support (ILS) provision. The busy, productive and highly effective ILS 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

The closing date is 9am on Monday 16 March 2026
. Early applications are encouraged as the school reserves the right to interview excellent candidates in advance of this date.