Individual Needs Assistant (Brede Primary School)
Job introduction
Hours of work: 17.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time, (working for 39 weeks per year plus 5.85 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)
(As the position is part-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Fixed term for: 1 year
Closing date: Tuesday 6 June 2023
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Brede Primary School, Udimore Road, Broad Oak, Brede, TN31 6DG
Phone: 01424 882393
Email: office@brede.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: https://brede.e-sussex.sch.uk/
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
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 the role
Single Status Grade 3.
2 Part-Time INA positions are available at Brede Primary School.
If you are interested in applying for both positions, please contact the school to discuss.
Position 1 - Hours of work: 16.25 hours per week. 08.45 - 12:30 - Monday to Friday.
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only.
(Salary pro rata. Weeks worked 39 plus 5.65 weeks annual leave, which will Increase after 5 years of continuous service).
Brede Primary is a small rural school with 110 pupils on roll. We are looking to appoint a skilled individual needs assistant to join our dedicated and friendly team. The role is varied and will include a mixture of support within class, some lunchtime supervision and afternoon interventions with individuals or small groups of children.
We take pride in providing a friendly, caring working environment, as a result, this kind of opportunity is rarely available at the school. The successful candidate will be passionate about our values as set out on our website (www.brede.e-sussex.sch.uk/school-information/ethos/) and working as a team to enable all of our children to achieve their full potential.
What can we offer you?
• Children who have exemplary attitudes to learning.
• A friendly, hardworking and supportive school team and community.
• Senior Leadership team who are supportive, compassionate and caring.
• Ongoing training and support
• A small school culture and ethos in an idyllic location.
Although this position is advertised as 'fixed term' there may be the potential to extend the contract.
The Governors of Brede Primary School take the safety of our children very seriously. References will be taken up before the interview date; no open references will be accepted. The successful candidate will also be required to obtain an enhanced DBS clearance and complete a disqualification declaration before starting the position. All applications must be submitted on the correct application form; CVs will not be accepted. All applications will be considered regardless of creed, culture, class, race, gender, sexuality and disability.
Visits can be arranged, please email: office@brede.e-sussex.sch.uk (term time only).
Closing date: 9am Tuesday 6 June 2023
Interview date: Monday 12 June 2023
An application pack is available to download on our school website www.brede.e-sussex.sch.uk or can be requested from the school office (term time only) office@brede.e-sussex.sch.uk.
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.
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). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
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.
Company information
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.