Individual Needs Assistant, Midday Supervisory Assistant (Mayfield CE Primary Sc

Job introduction

About the role

Mayfield Church of England Primary School is seeking a part-time Individual Needs Assistant (INA) to work the following hours each day:

8.30am to 12pm

This role involves working 1:1 with a Year 2 child.

Mayfield CEP currently has 139 children on roll.  We are one of four schools who belong to The Weald Federation, which was formed in 2019 and have a strong caring community.

We are looking for a practitioner who is:

• Experienced in working with SEND pupils in primary education
• Understanding of SEND needs and has a commitment to inclusion
• Positive, calm, resilient and pro-active
• Committed to a Therapeutic Thinking Approach to behaviour management to    ensure pupil safety, positive self-esteem and access to learning opportunities
• Able to work well both independently and within a supportive team
• Highly motivated, flexible and creative
• Able to foster and maintain positive, professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents
• Reflective and committed to ongoing professional development
• Able to maintain efficient record keeping systems
• Strong in verbal and written communication

 Mayfield CE Primary can offer you:-

• Friendly and supportive colleagues to work as part of a creative team
• Children who are well behaved, inquisitive and keen to learn
• Supportive parents
• A commitment to continuing professional development for all staff
• A stimulating learning environment
• The opportunity to work in a vibrant school and village community
• A school situated in a beautiful area that enhances our children's learning

If you would like to apply to join our staff team, please contact the school via the school email on mayfieldoffice@thewealdfederation.org for an application pack.  

Completed applications should be returned to mayfieldoffice@thewealdfederation.org

Closing date: Monday 21^st April 2025

Interviews w/c 22^nd April and 28^th April 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 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.