Individual Needs Assistant (Danehill CE Primary School)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 15.5 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 for: Attached to pupil

Closing date: Midday 8 January 2025

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Danehill CE Primary School, School Lane, Danehill, RH17 7JB
Phone: 01825 790 388
Email: office@danehill.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: www.danehillcep.org
 
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

Danehill is a small, friendly Church of England village school in the Ashdown Forest. We have a clear vision for our school – to nurture, engage and inspire our community through our innovative, enlivened curriculum. Our Christian values enable all to flourish.

We currently have 91 pupils on roll, in four classes. We are looking for a Individual Needs Assistant to join our mixed Year One/ Two class team, available to start as soon as possible.  There may be some flexibility with working hours for this role, though ideally the successful candidate will work two full days (8.30am-3.30pm) and one afternoon (1-3.30pm).

The successful applicant will:

• Support the pupil's social, emotional and communication development, as well as their learning and physical development.
• Have knowledge and experience of supporting children with Special Educational Needs such as ASC and Speech, Language and Communication needs.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to maximise pupils’ development and communication skills and deliver programmes to support identified needs.
• Be resilient and able to work independently, flexibly and use their own initiative to respond to the children’s needs.
• Be committed to working with a team where learning opportunities are co-created through the collective imagination and curiosity of the group.

Danehill Cof E Primary School offers:

• a friendly and happy community with close links with the Church.
• curious, imaginative and enthusiastic pupils.
• a skilled and experienced team of professionals who are caring and supportive, and committed to doing the best for all our pupils.

An application pack can be obtained by emailing office@danehill.e-sussex.sch.uk.  The closing date for applications is noon on Wednesday 8^th January 2025. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 14^th January 2025.

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.