Combined Role -Individual Needs Assistant, Teaching Assistant 3, Midday Supervisory Assistant (Nutley CoE Primary School)

Job Description

Hours of work: 19 hours 45 minutes - 11 hours as Individual Needs Assistant, 6 hours 45 minutes as Teaching Assistant 3, 4 hours as Midday Supervisory Assistant.

Working pattern: Part-time & term-time only

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)

Closing date: 09:00am, Friday 25 September 2026

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

Nutley CoE Primary School
High St, Nutley, Uckfield TN22 3NW

Phone: 01825 712575

Email: office@nutleyce.e-sussex.sch.uk

Website: Nutley Church of England Primary School

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Combined role

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)

Please be aware this post is linked to the child’s funding allocation.

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.

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

This is a varied and rewarding role. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support pupils' learning, wellbeing and development.

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.
• Taking responsibility for whole-class teaching when required, including covering lessons across the school.
• Adapting activities to meet the needs of different learners.
• Promoting positive behaviour and creating a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
  

MDSA

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.

Please return completed application forms via email.

Interviews expected to be conducted of week commencing Monday 28 September 2026.

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.