Individual Needs Assistant (Weald Federation - Mark Cross Primary School)

Job introduction

About the role

Mark Cross CEA Primary School is a small village school, just to the south of Tunbridge Wells, with a strong sense of community and a friendly, welcoming staff team.

We have a vacancy for a part-time Individual Needs Assistant (INA) to work in our Reception class. Precise hours and working pattern to be confirmed but we expect this to be for 21.25 hours per week, 8:45am – 1pm Monday to Friday.   

Contracted hours will initially be 8:45am – 1pm with a view to increase to 8:45am – 3:15pm in the near future (elements of this are negotiable for the right candidate) 

The successful candidate will:

• Be patient, calm and truly listen to and value children’s views.
• Be kind and have a desire to support pupils.
• Demonstrate versatility and flexibility.
• Be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Be able to communicate effectively with children and colleagues.
• Preferably have experience of working with children with SEND.

Knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Curriculum and Makaton would be beneficial but not essential. School visits are welcome if you would like to find out more about this role.

For more information about our school, please see our website: www.markcrossce.e-sussex.sch.uk       

Mark Cross CEA Primary School is part of the Weald Federation along with Frant, Mayfield and Five Ashes CE Primary Schools.  We work closely together to enhance both the academic and pastoral opportunities for our pupils and provide opportunities for shared professional development and staff training.

If you would like to apply, would like to visit our school or have any questions, please contact the school via email on markcrossoffice@thewealdfederation.org.

Completed applications should be returned to: markcrossoffice@thewealdfederation.org.

Closing Date: 28^th April 2025

Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will be offered to suitable candidates following their application.

For more information about our school, please see our website: www.markcrossce.e-sussex.sch.uk

Working pattern: Fixed term, Part-time/Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.5 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.

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.  

Additional information

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.

DBS

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

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.

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. 

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Equal Opportunities

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.