Individual Needs Assistant (St Mary the Virgin VA Primary)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Beccles; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

St Mary the Virgin CE Primary School in Beccles is seeking an Individual Needs Assistant to support a pupil with an EHCP. The role is fixed-term, tied to the pupil's enrolment, and runs during term time only.

You will provide one-to-one support, with some small-group work, under the guidance of the Class Teacher, Head of School and SENCo. Hours are 30 per week, 8:30am to 3:00pm across the lunchtime period, five days a week.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and flexible with good time management.
• Meticulous record-keeping and attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support pupils with needs.

Responsibilities

• Work one to one with a pupil to implement their EHCP.
• Work with pupils in small groups.
• Help maintain a safe and secure environment that supports pupils' needs and wellbeing.
• Keep meticulous records of pupil progress and welfare.
• Work as part of a team under the Class Teacher, Head of School and SENCo.

Skills

Self-motivated

Flexible

Good time management

Meticulous record-keeping

Team player

Job description

An Individual Needs Assistant post at St Mary the Virgin CE Primary School, supporting a pupil with an EHCP. It is fixed term, tied to that pupil's enrolment, and runs in term time only. The work centres on one-to-one support, with some small-group work, under the Class Teacher, Head of School and SENCo. Hours are 30 a week, 8:30am to 3pm across the lunchtime period, five days a week. Candidates must complete a childcare disqualification self-declaration before appointment.

What the job involves

• Work one to one with a pupil to implement their EHCP
• Work with pupils in small groups
• Help maintain a safe and secure environment that supports pupils' needs and wellbeing
• Keep meticulous records
• Work as part of a team

Skills & knowledge

• Self-motivated
• Flexible
• Good time management
• Meticulous record-keeping
• Ability to work as part of a team

Checks & eligibility

• Completed childcare disqualification self-declaration as part of pre-employment checks

Nice to have

• Experience of working with children
• Experience with autism and sensory needs