Individual Needs Assistant (Firle Church of England Primary School)

Hours of work: 22.25 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 for: 6 months

Closing date: Monday 5th January 2026

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

Firle Church of England Primary School

Phone: 01273 858260

Email: firleoffice@oaktreefederation.co.uk

Website: www.firleschool.co.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Are you someone who:

• Is self-motivated and adaptable, passionate and positive about supporting children in their learning and development
• Is willing to take on additional training
• Can engage with children in a calm, innovative and resourceful manner recognising their individual needs
• Is willing to join in fully with our Growth Mindset approach to learning

We are looking for a resourceful, calm and flexible Individual Needs Assistant (INA) to support a child in Year 6.

Experience with young children is essential (and preferably with children with complex needs), along with a good sense of humour and a willingness to work as part of a team. Maintaining complete confidentiality on all matters and following school policies is essential.

Working Hours: 8:30am -15:15pm, Monday and Wednesday, 12:00 -15:15pm Thursday and Friday

Visits to the school are most welcome

Start Date: January 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 8th January 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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.