Individual Needs Assistant (Robertsbridge Community College)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week  (8.30 am – 3.30 pm daily)
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 until July 2025 in the first instance

Closing date: Monday 16 December 2024 at 9.00am
Interviews will be held shortly after this date

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Robertsbridge Community College, Knelle Road, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5EA
Phone: 01580 880360
Email: admin@robertsbridge.org.uk
Website: http://www.robertsbridge.org.uk

About the role

Required as soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint a hard-working, resilient, and caring person to join our school team to work as an Individual Needs Assistant for a young person who has Autism with social and communication difficulties; the position covers all aspects of their education and requires regular communication with parents. We would really like the successful candidate to be supportive in enabling the student to reach their full potential.  The role of the INA is a very special one and can make the difference to a child to continue to access their education.

Robertsbridge Community College is a welcoming and inclusive 11-16 school situated within a thriving village in a beautiful part of East Sussex. Staff at Robertsbridge are passionate and committed to providing the best possible experience for our fantastic students. The school is going through a period of change and improvement as we work tirelessly to further develop our work in response to our latest Ofsted report.  Our intake is truly comprehensive, drawing from a large geographic area that includes both rural and urban environments. We cherish the diversity that this intake brings and believe that our young people can achieve great things.

Further details from Hanna Stedman, HR Manager.

We do not accept CVs. 

East Sussex County Council is an authority committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the post holder will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.

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.