Individual Needs Assistant (Buxted CE Primary School)

Job introduction

About the role

Buxted CofE Primary is looking for an enthusiastic Individual Needs Assistant (INA) to join our Reception class team. Buxted is a thriving rural primary with a committed, friendly staff. We have motivated happy children who are rewarding to work with and supportive families. We are surrounded by beautiful grounds and the school is well resourced. 

You'll be working closely with the class teacher and teaching assistant supporting a Reception child, helping them flourish and preparing them for full time education.

We need someone who is: 

• Compassionate and caring with a good sense of fun. 
• Patient and intuitive - understanding when to encourage pupil independence and when to step in and support learning.
• Able to maintain a consistent calm approach to behaviour management.
• Enjoys using creative play to stimulate learning.
• Happy to follow the lead of the teacher but able to recognise the unique needs of the child.
• Has an interest in speech and language.
• Happy to work on a 1:1 with the child but also with small groups.
• Able to follow advice from outside agencies and put it into practice in the classroom and in individual sessions. 
• Able to engage warmly and confidently with parents. 

Experience of working with children with additional needs would be useful, but showing a willingness to develop your knowledge and enthusiasm to work as part of our team will be viewed very positively.

The role is part time 18 hours increasing to 26 hours term time. Working hours will be 4 mornings 8:30 to 12:00 and 4 Hours MDSA. There is some flexibility as to the days and the option for some additional afternoons later this school year. 

Applicants will also need to participate in whole school activities and to support the daily work and ethos of a Church of England Primary School.

If you're successful, you'll be working with a supportive, friendly and inclusive team who enjoy the rewarding challenges and opportunities that teaching has to offer. 

For an Application form and job description please contact us at head@buxtedce.e-sussex.sch.uk  We do not accept CVs.  

Visits are encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a suitable time Email: office@buxtedce.e-sussex.sch.uk 

Telephone: 01825 733185

Closing date Monday 17 March 3pm 

Interviews Thursday 20 March TBC

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

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.