Job Details

Hours of work: 19.5 hours per week Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time (As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Thursday 19 October 2017

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

Wadhurst Primary School Sparrows Green Wadhurst East Sussex TN5 6SR

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

Wadhurst Primary School is a popular, happy and successful village school, with enthusiastic, well-behaved students who are keen to achieve and staff who are committed to ensuring they have access to great teaching and exciting opportunities.

We are seeking to recruit a part-time Individual Needs Assistant with motivation and experience to provide 1:1 support for a pupil in lower key stage 2 with behavioural needs. The role is classroom based on a temporary basis until February  2018, when the requirement will be reviewed with the potential for an extension with gradually reducing hours.

The successful candidate will have a high level of emotional intelligence and the ability to pick up on and react positively to changes in learners' mood, demeanour and behaviour. You will be required to follow guidance and direction from both school staff and external professionals.

Contract Type:       Temporary Hours of Work:      19.52 hours per week Days of Week:       Monday to Thursday, 12:10am to 3:30pm per day                             Friday 8:30am to 3:20pm Working Pattern:    Term time only (the salary will be pro rata) Closing Date:         Thursday 19 October 2017 Interview Date:      Wednesday 1st November 2017

An application form, job description and person specifications can be obtained from the school      

Additional Information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. 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).

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.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.