Individual Needs Assistant (Fletching Church of England Primary School)

Job introduction

About the role

SS3, point 7 £24,027 PA, pro rata, total hours a week 32.5

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for someone to join our fabulous Bluebell

family as an individual needs assistant working at Fletching Primary School.

• to support an individual child on a one-to-one basis ;
• to supervise and take care of the children during the lunch time period in all areas, inside and outside of the school.

This is a busy and varied role, but we will help you to get the support you need to succeed.

 The successful candidate will need:

• to have experience of supporting children in a classroom environment;
• to have knowledge and understanding of child development;
• to be effective at establishing good relationships with pupils, staff and parents;
• to have good maths and English skills;
• to have high expectations of themselves and pupils;
• to embrace the Christian ethos of the school;
• to promote a positive image of the school through their work and attitude.

Previous school experience preferred, but all applications considered.

To find out more about the role or request an application form please contact Emma Callcott, Federation Business Manager via email: ecallcott@bluebellfederation.co.uk. 

Closing date for applications: Thursday 20th March 2025 @ Noon.

Interviews: Week beginning 24^th March , times 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.