Individual Needs assistant Level A

Job introduction

The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic, organised, motivated and flexible Individual Needs Assistant to join our school family.

The successful applicant will:

• Have a good understanding of SEND and can use strategies to support pupils with SEND, including children with communication needs
• work under the direction of the class teacher and INCo as well as being required to use their own initiative
• have good communication skills, an interest in child development as well as high expectations and aspirations for all
• support the Catholic ethos of our school

Cottesmore St Mary is a nurturing and supportive school that values every member of the school family. We provide a personalised range of training and opportunities to ensure that all members of staff are able to learn and develop through our culture of growth.

Paid weeks per year: 47.15 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Fixed term: Linked to funding of EHCP

Start date: November 2025

About the role

Please contact Anna Mullans with any questions annamullans@cottesmore.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 18th November 2025 at 9am

Interview date: Week beginning 24th November 2025

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office: annamullans@cottesmore.brighton-hove.sch.uk or Cottesmore St Mary Catholic Primary School, The Upper Drive, Hove, BN3 6NB.

Telephone: (01273) 555811

Website: www.cottesmore.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Additional information

Please ensure you apply with Catholic Education form, downloaded from below or Catholic Education Website

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

Cottesmore St Mary Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.