Individual Needs Assistant (Denton Community Primary School & Nursery)

Package Description

Job Introduction

Denton Community Primary School & Nursery is a happy and exciting place to learn. The children are at the heart of everything we do. At Denton we strive to enable all of our children to be the best that they can be. Our aspiration for everyone in our school community is for them to have relentless ambition for themselves and others.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Individual Needs Assistant to join our wonderful EYFS team from September to support a child with an EHCP. The post would suit someone who has experience of working with children who have complex learning difficulties.  

"This school is a happy place. Pupils love learning at this inclusive community school. Pupils behave well. As a result, the school is calm and orderly." (Ofsted 2024)

We would like someone who:

• is passionate about supporting children's learning;
• has excellent interpersonal and organisational skills;
• has good literacy and numeracy skills;
• would enjoy making a real difference to the lives of young people.

 We can offer:

• a lovely school with strong provision;
• happy, friendly children eager to learn;
• a supportive team of teachers and teaching assistants to work alongside;
• a commitment to Continuing Professional Development.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Denton Community Primary School & Nursery is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.10pm (30 minute unpaid lunch break)

Closing date for applications: 9.00am on Friday 9^th May  2025

Shortlisting: Monday 12^th May 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 14^th and Thursday 15^th May 2025

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school at finance@denton.e-sussex.sch.uk to arrange a visit. 

Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
 
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Additional Information

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.

DBS

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Work Permits

We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. 

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.