Individual Needs Assistant (Mayfield CE Primary School)

East Sussex County Council; Mayfield; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Mayfield Church of England Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic Individual Needs Assistant to join our welcoming village school. The role is part-time, term-time only, with pro rata salary and fixed term until 21 July 2028. Training will be provided where necessary.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, pro-active, able to work independently and as part of a team, and committed to inclusion and maintaining accurate records. Previous school-based experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting preferred.
• Commitment to inclusive practices.
• Ability to work with children with diverse needs.
• Willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional needs in a classroom setting.
• Contribute to a nurturing learning environment.
• Assist with records and administration as needed.

Skills

SEND experience

Team player

Record keeping

Clear communicator

Proactive

Job description

Hours of work: 11.25 per week.
Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave).
As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.
Fixed term until: 21.07.2028

Closing date: Friday 16 October, 2026.

Mayfield Church of England Primary School
Fletching Street
Mayfield
TN20 6TA

Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: The Weald Federation

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Mayfield Church of England Primary School is a small, welcoming village school at the heart of the village community.

We are seeking a friendly, caring and efficient Individual Needs Assistant to join our supportive staff team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous school-based experience who is passionate about working with children and contributing to a nurturing learning environment.

Training will be provided where necessary.

The ideal candidate will be:

• - Highly motivated with a positive mindset.
• - Hardworking, organised, flexible and pro-active.
• - Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• - Able to foster and maintain positive professional relationships.
• - A clear and confident communicator.
• - Proficient in maintaining accurate records and prioritising tasks.
• - Understanding of SEND needs and have a commitment to inclusion.

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.