Individual Needs Assistant (Iford and Kingston CE Primary School)

Job Description

Hours of work: 12.5 per week.
Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 5.65 weeks annual leave).
As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.
Fixed term until: August 2027.

Closing date: Monday 19 October, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Interview date: Thursday 22 October, 2026.

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

Iford & Kingston C Of E School
Wellgreen Lane
Lewes
Kingston
BN7 3NR

Phone: 01273474973
Email: ahill@skylarkfed.education
Website: Iford and Kingston C of E Primary School - Home

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Are you looking to make a profound difference in a child’s life within a supportive, community-focused school?

The Skylark Federation are looking for an empathetic, resilient, and dedicated Individual Needs Assistant (INA) to join our welcoming and friendly school at Iford and Kingston.

We are a popular group of schools with a truly inclusive ethos, and we would love to welcome a hardworking new member to our team.

This vital role will primarily involve working 1-to-1 with one child in year 3, supporting them with their learning and emotional development within a mainstream classroom setting.

As an INA, you will act as a key adult for this pupil. Because the role requires a deeply understanding approach, you will actively implement support strategies and adopt a therapeutic approach to learning. Rather than simply managing behaviour, you will look at the communication behind it and help the child co-regulate, build self-esteem, and feel safe to learn.

All training and guidance can be provided for the successful candidate. The hours of work are 12:45am until 3.15pm, term time only. Visits are warmly welcomed - please contact our business manager, Mrs Hill to arrange a visit, receive the job description or to ask any queries, on ahill@skylarkfed.education.

To apply for this position, please visit our website: Iford and Kingston C of E Primary School - Individual Needs Assistant. Alternatively, please email the school to request an application pack.

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.

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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.