SEN Individual Needs Assistant (St John’s CE Primary School)

Job Description

Hours of work: 22.5 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: July 2027.

Closing date: Friday 13 November, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

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

St. John’s C.E. Primary School
School Lane, St Johns
Crowborough
TN6 1SD

Phone: 01892 661189
Email: office@stjohnsprimary.org
Website: St John's CE Primary School | Crowborough, East Sussex

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

We are looking for an Individual Needs Assistant (INA) to support a pupil in Key Stage 1.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a real difference to a child’s school experience and helping them reach their full potential. This role involves working closely with the pupil, teachers, and other professionals.

The position is for five mornings a week, during term time only. The hours are 8.40-1.25pm Monday-Friday. The position will also include the responsibility of being a Midday Supervisor (MDSA) over the children’s lunch hour. Initially the roles are fixed term until the end of July 2027.

We are looking for someone who is nurturing, flexible and able to use their own initiative, with a positive approach to supporting children’s individual needs. The ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and work closely with the class teacher and wider school team is essential.

Previous experience of working with children in a primary school setting would be an advantage, but not essential.

You will be joining a happy and supportive team with children who want to learn. St John’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

To apply for this position, please request an application pack from the school office, via email: office@stjohnsprimary.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.