Individual Needs Assistant (Catsfield Church of England Primary School)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 10 hours per week
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)
Fixed term while attached to a child

Closing date: Monday 3 February 2025 at 9.00am
Interview date: Thursday 6 February 2025

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Catsfield Church of England Primary School, Church Road, Catsfield, East Sussex, TN33 9DP
Phone: 01424 892247
Email: recruitment@catsfieldcep.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: http://www.catsfieldcep.e-sussex.sch.uk
 
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.

About the role

Our school is small but always has great aspirations and you may be the very person to join our team. Our 175-year-old school is well supported by all in our community and is a place for challenging, creative and inspiring learning.  Here at Catsfield we pride ourselves in putting nurture at the heart of our school. We are looking for an Individual Needs Assistant who will advance our pupils’ learning whilst embodying our school vision.
We are looking to appoint an Individual Needs assistant, to work with a pupil in Year 4, every afternoon (13.00pm—15.00pm). The successful candidate will be someone who loves working with children, is hard working, reliable and positive with strong communication and organisational skills. Will be required to deliver small group and 1:1 interventions (under guidance of teacher or SENCo).

Positive mental health and wellbeing are the building blocks that allow all members of our school community to flourish. We were delighted with our recent Ofsted report which commented:

“Staff morale is high. Everyone feels supported, happy and proud.”

See our full report at https://www.catsfieldcep.e-sussex.sch.uk/esussex/primary/catsfield

We can offer you:

• Positive, well-behaved pupils who are enthusiastic and eager to learn
• Opportunities for continued professional development
• A school set in idyllic surroundings that works in partnership with other schools in the local area
• A school that supports the well-being of all members of the school community
• Supportive Senior Leadership who will support you in your duties

Please send completed applications to recruitment@catsfieldcep.e-sussex.sch.uk.

Visits are encouraged, to arrange please email recruitment@catsfieldcep.e-sussex.sch.uk. Application pack available on our school website www.catsfieldcep.e-sussex.sch.uk or  via email recruitment@catsfieldcep.e-sussex.sch.uk. 

Additional information

 

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.

 
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

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.

 

Company information

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.