Individual Needs Assistant (Firle CoE School)

Job Description

Hours of work: 19.5 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 for: 12 months

Closing date: 16 November 2026

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

Firle CoE Primary School
The St, Firle, West Firle, Lewes BN8 6LF

Phone: 01273 858260

Email: firleoffice@oaktreefederation.co.uk

Website: Firle Church of England Primary School - Home

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Required to start December 2026

Are you someone who:

• Is self-motivated and adaptable, positive and innovative in supporting children in their learning and development
• Has a good understanding of meeting the needs of vulnerable learners
• Is willing to take on additional training
• Be committed to celebrating diversity and inclusion
• Is willing to join in fully with our Growth Mindset approach to learning

We are looking for a resourceful, calm and flexible INA to support a child in EYFS.

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.

Application forms and more information available online at firleschool.co.uk

Visits to the school are most welcome. Please contact the school office via telephone or email.

Interviews: Thursday 19 November

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 subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

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.

About us

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.