Individual Needs Assistant and Midday Supervisory Assistant (St Philip's Catholic Primary School))

East Sussex County Council; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

St Philip’s Catholic Primary School in Uckfield is seeking a caring, enthusiastic Individual Needs Assistant to support children with SEN. The role is 15 hours as an Individual Needs Assistant and 5 hours as a Midday Supervisory Assistant, term-time only, 39 weeks plus annual leave, pro rata salary, and a fixed term until December 2026.

The school welcomes a committed team player who can support positive behaviour, promote inclusive education and help each child thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) would be an advantage.
• Committed team player who is passionate about inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Support children to achieve their full potential.
• Support positive behaviour effectively and work well as part of a team.
• Help create an inclusive learning environment for every child.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Patience

Teamwork

Excellent communication

Job description

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

Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for 39weeks per year plus 6.05weeks 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 December 2026

‘Let Your Light Shine’ at St Philip’s Catholic Primary School

St Philip's Catholic Primary School

High Street, New Town, Uckfield TN22 5DJ

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: St Philip's Catholic Primary School - Home

At St Philip’s Catholic Primary School, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We are a warm, positive and supportive learning community where dedicated staff work together to help every child flourish. We are excited to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Individual Needs Assistant to join our happy and popular school.

We are seeking a committed team player who is passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential. Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) would be an advantage.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s educational journeys, helping them to thrive both academically and personally.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is enthusiastic, patient, and nurturing
• Can support positive behaviour effectively
• Works well as part of a team
• Is passionate about inclusive education and helping every child succeed

St Philip’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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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JOB DESCRIPTION

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

Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for 39weeks per year plus 6.05weeks 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 December 2026

Closing date: 02 October 2026

We are looking for someone who:

• Is enthusiastic, patient, and nurturing
• Has excellent communication skills
• Can support positive behaviour effectively
• Works well as part of a team
• Is passionate about inclusive education and helping every child succeed

St Philip’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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.

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.