Individual Needs Assistant

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

Job summary

A local primary school near Uckfield is seeking a caring individual to provide 1:1 support for a KS1 child with an EHCP. This part-time role offers 26 hours per week, mainly during term time. Candidates should be energetic, enthusiastic, and have experience working with children. You will join a supportive team of dedicated staff in a beautiful setting. Visits to the school are encouraged, and further details are available on the school's website.

Benefits

Supportive team

Beautiful outdoor space

Engaged and curious pupils

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children in an educational setting.
• Ability to work 1:1 with creativity and flexibility.
• Strong teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support a KS1 child with an EHCP individually.
• Deliver planned work with creativity.
• Collaborate with a friendly team.

Skills

Experience working with children

Energetic and enthusiastic

Excellent interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Hours of work: 26 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: Until 22 July 2026.

Closing date: 10 February 2026.

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: St Mark’s CE Primary School (School Ln, Hadlow Down, Uckfield TN22 4HY). Email: [e-mail]. Website: st-marks-hadlowdown.co.uk.

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Hours: 26 per week (3 days 8:30 to 12:30 and 2 days 8:30 to 15:30).

We are a small Church of England Primary School based in the beautiful village of Hadlow Down, near Uckfield. Our school vision and values are at the heart of everything that we do here at St Mark's.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a patient and caring person to join our team of dedicated and friendly staff. This position is to work on an individual basis to support a KS1 child with an EHCP.

Qualifications and qualities

• Experience working with children
• An individual who is energetic, enthusiastic and consistent in their approach
• An individual who is able to deliver planned work 1:1 with creativity
• Flexibility and someone who can think on their feet
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team

We can offer you

• A supportive, warm and welcoming team
• Skilled and dedicated teachers
• Polite, engaged and curious pupils
• A beautiful location and outdoor space

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please email [e-mail] or call the school office on 01825 830375. Full details are available on our website, including information on how to apply.

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.