Individual Needs Assistant with medical responsibilities (maternity cover)

Brighton & Hove City Council; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

St Bernadette’s RC Primary School in Brighton is seeking an Individual Needs Assistant with medical responsibilities for a maternity cover. The successful candidate will support a child with complex needs, liaising with other professionals as required, and work within a friendly, inclusive school community.

The post offers 29.17 hours per week in a fixed-term contract until 12 November 2027, with DBS checks and safeguarding at the forefront of our practice. Start date in late November 2026.

Qualifications

• The Governors seek a maternity cover INA with medical responsibilities.
• Candidate should be enthusiastic about education and work well in a team.
• Role involves supporting a child with complex needs and liaising with other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical support to a child with complex needs as part of the INA role.
• Work collaboratively with school staff and external professionals.
• Support delivery of medical assistance within a school setting.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Teamwork

Creativity

Education support

Job description

Job profile for Individual Needs Assistant with medical responsibilities (maternity cover)

Individual Needs Assistant with medical responsibilities (maternity cover)

St Bernadettes RC Primary School, London Road, Brighton, BN1 6UT 05/10/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £30,023 - £32,046 pro rata Contractual hours 29.17 Job category/type Teaching and Leadership Date posted 25/09/2026 Job reference REQ0001550 Attachments INA Job description with medical responsibilities FINAL.pdf 2 - Application Form Guidance Notes June 2025.docx 3 - Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Form June 2025.docx 4 - Monitoring Form June 2025.docx 1a - Support Staff Application Form June 2025.docx

Job description

The Governors wish to appoint an excellent candidate for a maternity cover role of INA with medical responsibilities.

St Bernadette’s will offer you the opportunity to work in a supportive and innovative environment where there is a strong focus on promoting school values and effective lifelong learning. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and passionate about education, enjoys working as part of a team and is creative in their supportive approach. The successful candidate will understand their role in supporting and providing medical assistants to a child with complex needs, liaising with other professionals where appropriate.

We will offer you:

• A friendly and welcoming team of hardworking and dedicated colleagues
• Wonderful children and a happy school community
• Beautiful School grounds with plenty of opportunities for outside learning
• A school committed to inclusive education and with an ethos focused on success for all
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• A strong and supportive leadership team based on trust
• Medical training to support your role.

Hours per week: 29.17 hours

Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date: Monday 16 th November 2026

Fixed term: to 12 November 2027 (subject to change)

Closing date: Monday 5 th October at midnight (only successful candidates will be contacted)

Interview date: Monday 12 th October 2026

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for a successful application.

Website: www.stberns.com

Additional Information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company Information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.