Individual Needs Assistant (Cross in Hand School)

East Sussex County Council; Heathfield; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking a part-time school support worker to assist in the learning and personal development of pupils, with a focus on SEND. The role is 25 hours per week, term-time only, and salary will be pro rata for 39 weeks plus annual leave.

The successful candidate will support playground duties, accompany educational visits, and may administer basic First Aid. A DBS check will be required in line with safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Aspirational approach to pupil learning and development.
• Positive attitude and teamwork.
• Creative and adaptable, able to respond to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in promoting learning and personal development of assigned pupils to enable them to make best use of educational opportunities.
• Support playground/break times, accompany educational visits, and administer basic First Aid and keep records.

Skills

SEND experience

Creativity

Positive attitude

Adaptability

Job description

Job Description

Hours of work: 25 hours per week

Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only, working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 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.

Fixed term for: 12 months

Working Hours: 09.30 – 15.00, Monday to Friday.

Interview Date: Week beginning 7th September 2026

Closing date: Monday 31st August 2026, 5.30pm

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record .

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

The successful candidate will

• Have experience in working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Be aspirational for the pupil's learning and development
• Have a positive attitude
• Demonstrate creativity and adaptability

Duties include

• To assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the pupils to whom you are assigned, to enable them to make best use of the educational opportunities available to them.
• Support playground/break time, accompany children on educational visits and be prepared to administer basic First Aid and record keeping.

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).

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.