Individual Needs Assistant (Mayfield CE Primary School)

Job Description

Hours of work: 11.25 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 until: 21.07.2028

Closing date: Friday 16 October, 2026.

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

Mayfield Church of England Primary School
Fletching Street
Mayfield
TN20 6TA

Phone: 01435 873185
Email: mayfieldoffice@thewealdfederation.org
Website: The Weald Federation

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Mayfield Church of England Primary School is a small, welcoming village school at the heart of the village community.

We are seeking a friendly, caring and efficient Individual Needs Assistant to join our supportive staff team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous school-based experience who is passionate about working with children and contributing to a nurturing learning environment.

Training will be provided where necessary.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Highly motivated with a positive mindset.

• Hardworking, organised, flexible and pro-active.

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

• Able to foster and maintain positive professional relationships.

• A clear and confident communicator.

• Proficient in maintaining accurate records and prioritising tasks.

• Understanding of SEND needs and have a commitment to inclusion.

To apply for this role, please request an application pack from our school office, by emailing: mayfieldoffice@thewealdfederation.org

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.