Individual Needs Assistant and Midday Supervisory Assistant (Five Ashes CoE Primary School)

East Sussex County Council; Mayfield; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly colleagues

CPD opportunities

Pupils keen to learn

Supportive parents

Vibrant schools in natural setting

Community involvement

Job summary

The Weald Federation seeks an Individual Needs Assistant at Five Ashes CoE Primary School in Mayfield. The role is part-time (15 hours) for INA and 5 hours for Midday Supervisory Assistant, term-time only, with pro rata pay. It is a fixed-term post until July 2027, with interviews after the closing date.

A supportive team environment and CPD opportunities are offered. Applications close 30 September 2026; the school notes that CVs are not accepted and contact details are provided for questions.

Qualifications

• Patient, calm and patient with children's views.
• Kind and caring with a desire to support pupils.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing needs.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to communicate effectively with children and colleagues.
• Preferably experience of working with children with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND and everyday classroom tasks.
• Assist with behaviour and daily routines during the school day.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to plan and implement activities.

Skills

Patient and calm

Active listening

Kind and caring

Flexible and versatile

Confidentiality

Effective communication with children

Experience with SEND

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hours of work: 15 hours for Individual Needs Assistant, 5 hours for Midday Supervisory Assistant

Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus6.05weeks 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 2027

Closing date: 30 September 2026

Five Ashes CoE Primary School

Five Ashes, Mayfield TN20 6HY

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: The Weald Federation

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

The Weald Federationcomprisesof four Church of England village primary schools,Frant, Mark Cross,Mayfieldand Five Ashes. We are committed to providing the best possible education and environment, guided by a strong ethos and values, striving for the best possible outcomes for every child.

We have anexperiencedteam of staff in our 4 schools who work very closely together to plan and provide a curriculum that fits our schools and our children.

Five Ashes School currently has an Individual Needs Assistant vacancy based on a fixed term. Weare keen to hear from candidates whopossessthe following qualities:

• Patient, calm and truly listen to and value children's views.
• Kind andCaring andhave a desire to support pupils.
• Demonstrateversatility and flexibility.
• Areable tomaintainconfidentiality.
• Areable tocommunicate effectively with children and colleagues.
• Preferably have experience of working with children with SEND.

The Weald Federation can offer you:

• Friendly and supportive colleagues and the opportunity to work as part of a creative team across the Federation
• Support from Executive Heads and CPD opportunities
• Pupils who are inquisitive and keen to learn
• Supportive parents
• The opportunity to work in vibrant schools and communities
• Schools situated in areas of natural beauty that enhance our children's learning

Wereservetherightto close this vacancy earlier thanthedate advertised. Interviews will be offered to suitable candidates followingtheir application.

Interview date:Week commencing 05 October 2026

For more information about our schools, please see our website.

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.

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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.