Individual Needs Assistant (Ticehurst and Flimwell CE Primary School)

Job introduction

About the role

The Governors at Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Individual Needs Assistant to work in our friendly and supportive school, that could extend beyond the initial term.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the life of a child with a special educational need.

As a 1:1 you will work alongside the teacher and be responsible for supporting the child to access their learning, facilitate their independence as well as being responsible for their safety, wellbeing and growing confidence. 

Main purpose of the role:

Working under guidance:

• implement appropriate interventions for individuals/groups
• be involved in preparing learning resources into an accessible format
• support the mental health and wellbeing of a child (group of children) by delivering planned enrichment learning opportunities.

We are looking for candidates that have experience of working with children, preferably in a school setting and in particular with children with social, emotional & mental health needs.

The successful candidate should:

• have a calm, patient and friendly manner with children that seeks to build positive relationships
• have a 'can-do' attitude and can display perseverance within their role
• have the ability to use their own initiative and be able to adapt according to each child’s individual needs
• feel confident to manage behaviour effectively and seek advice when needed
• be flexible, quick to learn, able to work independently and under time constraints
• be enthusiastic, motivated and have excellent interpersonal skills
• be well organised and able to meet deadlines
• be able to implement planned learning activities as directed by the teacher and adjust according to pupil's abilities and needs
• participate in whole school activities and to support the Christian ethos of the school.

Tours/visits are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by ringing the school office on 01580 200344 or email office@tichurst.e-sussex.sch.uk.

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if appropriate applications have been received. 

Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. 

For more information and to apply for the above post: Please see attached job description and person specification along with the application form for completion. 

Completed applications should be emailed to the office at recruitment@ticehurst.e-sussex.sch.uk.

Closing date for applications will be Tuesday 22^nd April 2025. 

Working pattern: Fixed term, 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.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. 
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. 

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.  

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.