Individual Needs Assistant (Oakwood Primary Academy)

East Sussex County Council; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking a part-time staff member to support children with special educational needs at Oakwood Primary Academy. The role involves delivering tailored support during term time, fostering independence among students, and contributing to a supportive environment with staff training opportunities. Candidates must demonstrate resilience and strong communication skills. The position is fixed-term for 12 months with potential for extension.

Benefits

Access to employee assistance and GP service

Enhanced paternity leave

Regular training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting SEN children is essential.
• Must remain calm and resilient in challenging situations.
• Should have excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support a small group of SEN children during term time.
• Provide targeted support for individual children as needed.
• Build positive and caring relationships with children.

Skills

Experience supporting children with additional or special educational needs

Strong team-player with excellent communication and organisational skills

Calm, caring, resilient

Willingness to learn and adapt

Ability to work under no direct supervision

Job description

Description

Hours of work: 33.75 hours per week.

Working pattern: Part‑time, Term‑time only (salary pro‑rata).

Fixed‑term: 12 months.

Closing date: Friday 07 July 2025.

Location: Oakwood Primary Academy, Magnolia Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 0SS.

Contact: Phone – [info not provided], Email – [info not provided]. This post does not accept CVs.

The role is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. Candidates must demonstrate they are not disqualified under these regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Work from 8:15 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday during term time.
• Support a small group of SEN children across reception classes.
• Provide targeted support for one specific child while also working with other children when opportunities arise.
• Promote independence, inclusion, and overall wellbeing for all pupils.
• Build positive, caring relationships with each child and with the school team.
• Contribute to a supportive, team‑driven environment and participate in staff training and development.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience supporting children with additional or special educational needs.
• Calm, caring, resilient, and able to maintain composure in challenging situations.
• Strong team‑player with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and undertake targeted or enhanced provision where required.
• Provocative ability to work under no direct supervision while maintaining high standards of care.

Benefits

• Access to Aurora Academies Advantage benefits scheme, including employee assistance, GP service, cycle‑to‑work discounts, and health and wellbeing support.
• Enhanced paternity leave beyond statutory provisions.
• Potential for contractual extension beyond the fixed‑term period.
• Opportunity for regular training and development across the Aurora Academies Trust.

Commitments

Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality, and community cohesion. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Applications are not accepted once the closing date has passed.