Individual Needs Assistant

Individual Needs Assistant & Midday Supervisory Assistant (Five Ashes CoE Primary School) Be among the first 25 applicants Hours of work: 20 hours as Individual Needs Assistant (9:00am‑12:00pm and 13:00‑14:00) with an unpaid lunch break from 12:30‑13:00. 2.5 hours as Midday Supervisory Assistant (12:00‑12:30). Part‑time, term‑time only (39 weeks per year plus 5.85 weeks annual leave, which increases after five years of continuous service). Salary is pro‑rata. Fixed term until 22 July 2026. Closing date: 15 December 2025. Contact information: Five Ashes CoE Primary SchoolFive Ashes, Mayfield TN20 6HY Phone: 01825 830395 Email: fiveashesoffice@thewealdfederation.org Website: Five Ashes Church of England Primary School Please note we do not accept CVs. Five Ashes Church of England Primary School is seeking a practitioner to work within our Early Years and KS1 team, mainly supporting a child with additional needs. The successful applicant will also support another member of the support staff to cover the class teacher’s preparation and planning time. Five Ashes CEP currently has 53 children on roll. One of four schools within The Weald Federation, founded 2019. The school was graded “Good” by OFSTED in 2025 for leadership and management, quality of education, behaviour and management, and personal development. Qualifications & Requirements Experienced in working with pupils in primary education. Understanding and commitment to inclusion. Familiar with the EYFS and KS1 curriculum. Positive, calm, resilient and pro‑active. Committed to a Therapeutic Thinking Approach to behaviour management. Able to work well independently and within a supportive team. Highly motivated, flexible and creative. Able to foster and maintain positive, professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents. Reflective and committed to ongoing professional development. Able to maintain efficient record‑keeping systems. Offer Friendly and supportive colleagues as part of a creative team. Children who are well‑behaved, inquisitive and keen to learn. Supportive parents. A commitment to continuing professional development for all staff. A stimulating learning environment. The opportunity to work in a vibrant school and village community. Situated in a beautiful area that enhances children’s learning. If the child leaves, this job may no longer be required. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date. Interviews will be offered to suitable candidates following their application. To apply, contact the school via email for an application pack. Completed applications should also be returned via email. Interview date: 17 December 2025. This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The school will need to ensure that it does not knowingly employ a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate, by completing a self‑declaration form as part of the pre‑employment checks, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified, the offer will be subject to a waiver application to Ofsted and receipt of a waiver. ABOUT US 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 an 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 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