Individual Needs Assistant (Netherfield CE Primary School)

Job introduction

About the role

Netherfield CEP School is a welcoming and nurturing school at the heart of the community in the small East Sussex village of Netherfield. We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing and loving environment in which our children and adults thrive and grow. Our school vision: ‘Love never fails’ (1 Corinthians 13) underpins all we do and we strive for the characteristics of love to be visible throughout our school culture. 

An opening has arisen for an Individual Needs Assistant to join the team, supporting a KS2 pupil. 

The successful candidate will join a well-established, highly committed team of staff and children, working in an inspirational and vibrant environment. 

Previous experience of supporting young people with Autism Spectrum Condition and medical needs is a significant advantage.

The role is for a total of 27.5 hours per week, working 8:45am to 3:15pm (1 hour break)

 Candidates will: 

• be talented, dynamic and will challenge and motivate the child to get the very best meaningful outcomes.
• provide learning activities for the individual child and groups of pupils under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, including delivering bespoke interventions, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to suit the needs of the child.
• have strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling them to work collaboratively within a team.

 Why choose Netherfield CEP School? 

• We are a supportive and welcoming staff team.
• The children are highly motivated, demonstrating excellent behaviours for learning throughout the school day.  
• Our school community, including Governors and parents, support the school well.  
• A beautiful setting within rural East Sussex, a few miles from Battle.  We have ample staff parking. 
• Opportunities for professional development.  

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

The closing date is 17^th April 2025 and interviews will be held during the week commencing 22^nd April 2025.

For further information or, to arrange an appointment to visit, please email finance@netherfield.e-sussex.sch.uk or call the office on 01424 838323. 

Please email: finance@netherfield.e-sussex.sch.uk for an application pack.

Website: www.netherfield.e-sussex.sch.uk/esussex/primary/netherfield     

Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 5.85 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.