Individual Needs Assistant

Individual Needs Assistant (Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School) Lewes, East Sussex, United Kingdom Job Info Job Identification 2122 Job Category Education Posting Date 12/05/2025, 12:00 AM Apply Before 12/15/2025, 09:00 AM Locations Iford & Kingston CE Primary School, Kingston, BN7 3NR, GB Working Hours 30 Salary From 24,796 Salary To 24,796 Working Pattern Part Time Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Number of Openings 1 Job Description Hours of work: 30 hours per week Working pattern: Part-time, Term‑time only working for 39 weeks per year plus 5.65 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‑ra. Fixed term for: 8 months For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: The Skylark Federation is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Individual Needs Assistant (INA) with a Special Educational Needs (SEN) focus to join our welcoming and friendly team at Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School. This rewarding role will primarily involve working closely with 2 children at separate times of the day both with SEN within our Early Years setting. You will be supporting the children’s learning and development through a play‑based curriculum, helping to create a nurturing, inclusive environment where they can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. Experience or interest in speech and language development and/or Early Years is highly desirable. Supporting communication skills will be a key element of the role. The successful candidate will: Work as part of the Early Years team to deliver engaging, play‑based learning experiences tailored to the child’s individual needs. Collaborate closely with the class teacher, Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), and external professionals to ensure consistent and effective support. Be patient, compassionate, and adaptable in responding to the child's needs throughout the school day. Liaise effectively with parents/carers and colleagues to promote the child’s well‑being, learning, and progress. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to ensure the successful candidate feels confident in delivering high‑quality SEN support. A genuine passion for working with young children and those with additional needs is essential. Working Hours: 8.30am – 3.15pm, Monday - Friday, term‑time only Start Date: As soon as possible. Visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact our Business Manager, Mrs Hill, at ahill@skylarkfed.education to arrange a visit, receive a full job description, or ask any questions. We are a popular group of schools with a strong community ethos – we would love to welcome you to our Federation. 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 Us Additional Information 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 https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr