Individual Needs Assistant (Etchingham CoE Primary School)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hours of work: 9 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: August 2026

Closing date: 12 December 2025

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Etchingham CoE Primary School

High St, Parsonage Croft, Etchingham TN19 7BY

Phone: 01580 819218

Email: office@etchingham.e-sussex.sch.uk

Website: Etchingham Church of England Primary School - Home

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

"Our vision for our Christian community at the Riverside Federation is that our pupils feel valued for who they are, reach their full potential through high quality, inspirational learning experiences and are ready for life in an ever-changing world. We aim to treat everyone in our community with compassion, friendship and tolerance, and instil high aspirations for all, underpinned by the teaching that we 'love our neighbour as ourselves' (Mark 12:31)."

Etchingham CE Primary School is seeking to appoint an Individual Needs Assistant (maternity cover) to support a child in the Reception environment during lessons and lunchtimes. The position is being advertised as part-time, mornings only for 9 hours per week, including lunchtime supervision. The working pattern will be Thursdays and Fridays, from 8:45 am to 1:45 pm. This is a temporary position to cover a member of staff who is on maternity leave.

The successful candidate should be someone who:

• Has excellent interpersonal skills and is able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Can contribute to a dynamic and hardworking team, working alongside the class teacher and SENCO.
• Can demonstrate the ability to provide consistent, calm and nurturing support whilst maintaining clear behaviour boundaries.
• Has previous experience of working with children; working with children with SEND and/or working with children in Early Years/KS1 would be preferable.
• Is committed to supporting the Christian ethos of the school.

In return, our school:

• Has an excellent team of staff who are enthusiastic, friendly and encourage all our pupils to develop a love of learning.
• Provides a creative, broad and balanced curriculum.
• Has strong partnerships with parents, governors and the local community.
• Is committed to supporting continuous professional development.

Visits to the school are welcomed. To arrange a visit and / or request an application pack, please contact Etchingham school office by telephone or by e-mail.

Interviews will be held week commencing 15 December 2025.

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.

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Additional Information

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.