Individual Needs Assistant, Teaching Assistant 3 and Midday Supervisor (Nutley CE Primary School)

Job Description

Hours of work: 21. 75 (11 hrs INA, 6.75 hrs TA3 & 4 hrs MDSA) per week.
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave).
As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.
Fixed term: linked to child's funding, with potential of a subsequent permanent contract.

Closing date: Friday 13 November, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

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

Nutley Primary School
High Street
Uckfield
Nutley
TN22 3NW

Phone: 01825712575
Email: office@nutleyce.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: Nutley Church of England Primary School

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

We are looking for a multi-talented colleague to work with us in both an INA, TA3, and MDSA role. The role will consist of INA work every morning, working with a child to support the provision in their EHCP.

The afternoon hours will consist of either supporting a class with their learning or covering the teaching of a class.

INA (Individual Needs Assistant) is graded SS3, point 7: £25,614.00 per annum, pro rata, with total weekly hours = 11 hours.

What will the role involve?

We are looking for a gifted INA to join our school team to work with a pupil to support the provision in their EHCP. Experience working with pupils with complex needs including autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is highly desirable. Please note that this part of the role will be working one to one with a child.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be enthusiastic and committed to developing the whole child, both personally and academically and have a passion for learning,

• Be highly motivated, work well as part of a small team and be committed to engaging with pupils in a positive, calm and caring way.

• Have experience of delivering individual support plans under the direction of the class teacher and some knowledge of sensory circuits, emotional regulation strategies and other similar supports

You will be working alongside and supporting the class teacher and SENDCO to ensure a safe, stimulating and caring environment for the pupil you are supporting.

You will have high expectations of the students within your care, manage behaviour effectively and ensure a productive and safe learning environment.

TA3 (Teaching Assistant 3) is graded SS4, point 9: £26,016.00 per annum, pro rata, with a total weekly hours = 6 hours 45 minutes.

What will the role involve?

• Supporting individuals and groups of pupils with their learning.

• Delivering targeted interventions and activities.

• Providing encouragement and helping children develop confidence and independence.

• Working alongside class teachers to support effective teaching and learning.

• Adapting activities to meet the needs of different learners.

• Promoting positive behaviour and creating a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

(MDSA) Midday Supervisor role is graded at SS3 point 7: £25,614.00 per annum, pro rata, with a total weekly hours = 4 hours.

What will the role involve?

• Encouraging positive play, behaviours and manners.

• Following our behaviour policy at all times.

• Supporting children to resolve friendship issues and minor disagreements.

• Organising and encourage positive playground activities and games.

• Helping children who may need additional support.

• Ensuring children are safe and well cared for at all times.

• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff.

• Promoting our school's values of kindness, respect and inclusion.

• Following our behaviour policy at all times.

• Communicating with colleagues in a timely manner.

Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure.

If you would like to apply, would like to visit our school or have any questions,

please contact the school via email on office@nutleyce.e-sussex.sch.uk

Please return completed application forms to office@nutleyce.e-sussex.sch.uk.

The Pioneer Federation is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. 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.

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.