Individual Needs Assistant (Fletching Church of England Primary School)

Package Description

Job Introduction

INA (Individual Needs Assistant)
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for someone to join our fabulous Bluebell
family as an individual needs assistant working at Fletching Primary School.

• to support an individual child on a one-to-one basis ;
• to supervise and take care of the children during the lunch time period in all areas, inside and outside of the school.

This is a busy and varied role, but we will help you to get the support you need to
succeed.

 The successful candidate will need:

• to have experience of supporting children in a classroom environment;
• to have knowledge and understanding of child development;
• to be effective at establishing good relationships with pupils, staff and parents;
• to have good maths and English skills;
• to have high expectations of themselves and pupils;
• to embrace the Christian ethos of the school;
• to promote a positive image of the school through their work and attitude.

Previous school experience preferred, but all applications considered. To find out more about the role or request an application form please contact Emma Callcott, Federation Business Manager via email: ecallcott@bluebellfederation.co.uk. 

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 7th May 2025
Interviews: Week beginning Monday 12^th May 2025

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.