Individual Needs Assistant (Ticehurst & Flimwell CE Primary School )

Hours of work: 10.5 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: Initially 7 months

Closing date: 23rd January 2026 midday

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

Ticehurst & Flimwell CE Primary School (Steellands Rise, Ticehurst, Wadhurst TN5 7DH)

Phone: 01580 200344

Email: ticehurstoffice@bewlfederation.org

Website: http://ticehurst.e-sussex.sch.uk/

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

The Governors at Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Individual Needs Assistant to work in our friendly and supportive school, that could extend beyond the initial term.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the life of a child with a special educational need.

As a 1:1 you will work alongside the teacher and be responsible for supporting the child to access their learning, facilitate their independence as well as being responsible for their safety, wellbeing and growing confidence.

Main purpose of the role:

Working under guidance:

• implement appropriate interventions for individuals/groups
• be involved in preparing learning resources into an accessible format
• support the mental health and wellbeing of a child (group of children) by delivering planned enrichment learning opportunities.

We are looking for candidates that have experience of working with children, preferably in a school setting and in particular with children with social, emotional & mental health needs.

Working pattern will be Monday - Wednesday 8.30: 12.00

The successful candidate should:

• have a calm, patient and friendly manner with children that seeks to build positive relationships
• have a 'can-do' attitude and can display perseverance within their role
• have the ability to use their own initiative and be able to adapt according to each child’s individual needs
• feel confident to manage behaviour effectively and seek advice when needed
• be flexible, quick to learn, able to work independently and under time constraints
• be enthusiastic, motivated and have excellent interpersonal skills
• be well organised and able to meet deadlines
• be able to implement planned learning activities as directed by the teacher and adjust according to pupil's abilities and needs
• participate in whole school activities and to support the Christian ethos of the school.

Tours/visits are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by ringing the school office on 01580 200344 or email ticehurstoffice@bewlfederation.org.

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if appropriate applications have been received.

Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School is part of The Bewl Federation of schools and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.

For more information and to apply for the above post: A copy of the job description and person specification along with the application form is attached or can be found on our website or by contacting the school office.

Completed applications should be emailed to ticehurstoffice@bewlfederation.org.

We reserve the right to interview before closing date.

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.