Individual Needs Assistant - Fixed Term

Sandwich Infant; Birchden; On-site; GBP 22,316 - 27,275; Part time

Job summary

St Michael’s Primary School, Withyham, invites applications for an Individual Needs Assistant (INA) and MDSA role. You will support pupils under the direction of the class teacher or SENCo, working 1:1 or in groups, including lunchtimes and PPA time.

This pro rata post is 22.50 hours a week for INA and 5 hours for MDSA, with a start as soon as possible. It is term-time only, and DBS clearance is required prior to employment.

Qualifications

• We are looking for a self-motivated, caring INA who believes in supporting children to reach their full potential.
• If you have no experience of working with children, training and support is available.
• DBS clearance and suitable references are required before commencing employment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning under the direction of the class teacher or SENCo, 1:1 or in groups.
• Provide lunchtime and PPA cover and support during the school day.

Skills

Self-motivated

Caring

Pupil support

Job description

Overview

St Michael’s Primary School, Withyham

Individual Needs Assistant Post (INA) 22.50 hours and MDSA 5 hours

Single Status Grade 3

Salary scale £24,796 per annum (pro rata) (INA)

£24,796 per annum (pro rata) MDSA

Monday to Friday (Term time only)

Responsibilities

Individual Needs Assistants play a crucial role in the day-to-day life of the school. The post involves supporting pupils with their learning under the direction of the class teacher or SENCo. Throughout the week you may be working 1:1 with a pupil, with a group of pupils or supporting generally in the classroom. Our INAs also play a crucial role in supporting during lunchtimes and in PPA time providing class cover.

The post is for 22.50 hours a week as an Individual Needs Assistant and 5 hours MDSA (Lunchtime) - We can be flexible with hours if we find someone who meets all of our needs.

Person specification

We are looking for a self-motivated, caring INA who believes in supporting children to reach their full potential. If you are able to inspire our pupils to a love of learning and possess the skills and determination to make a difference to individual pupil outcomes, then you may be the candidate we are looking for.

We offer

• a small and very supportive staff.
• tailor made training to fit your role.
• wonderful, well-behaved children.
• well-resourced classrooms.
• a beautiful village setting with spacious grounds that we use every day.

Additional information

There will be opportunities for the successful candidate to bring any prior experience or current expertise to the role. If you have no experience of working with children training and support is available.

Start date: As soon as possible

Closing date: 9.00 a.m. 24 August 2026

Interviews W/C 1 September 2026

Visits to the school are strongly recommended and can be arranged via Ms D Udell on 01892 770307 or by emailing [e-mail]. This is also the address if you would like an application pack. We reserve the right to close the selection process early.

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

St Michael's Primary School

Station Road

Withyham

TN7 4BP

Phone: [phone]

Website: www.st-michaels.e-sussex.sch.uk

St Michael’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding all children. Successful candidates will require a DBS clearance and suitable references before commencing employment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.