Individual Needs Assistant (Maynards Green Community Primary School)

Job Description

Hours of work: 17.5 per week.
Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for 40 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 for: 6 months.

Closing date: Friday 30 October, 2026.

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

Maynards Green Community Primary School
Maynards Green Road
Maynard's Green
Horam
TN21 0DD

Phone: 01435 812622
Email: office@maynardsgreen.org
Website: Maynards Green Community Primary School - Our School

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Whether you are an experienced TA, a care worker, a parent returning to work, a psychology/education graduate, or simply someone with a naturally calm, caring personality—we want to hear from you!

We are looking for warm, resilient, and engaging individuals to join our supportive team helping a primary-aged pupil thrive in an adapted learning environment.

You will help facilitate a flexible, interest-led day, support emotional regulation, and guide gentle social connections

Instead of traditional classroom teaching, this role is all about connection, creativity, and support:

• Building Trust: Helping a child feel safe, supported, and understood using a calm, encouraging approach.

• Fun, Practical Activities: Supporting custom 1:1 learning through games, crafts, outdoor play, and interest-led projects.

• Taking Breaks & Managing Energy: Facilitating regular sensory breaks, movement activities, and quiet time throughout the day.

• Teamwork: Partnering with members of the established team to keep routines smooth, positive, and low-stress

We actively welcome applications from individuals with a wide variety of professional, voluntary, or personal backgrounds.

To apply for this position, please request an application pack from our school office via email on: office@maynardsgreen.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.