Individual Needs Assistant (Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School)

Hours of work: 30
Working pattern: Part-time Term-time working for39 weeks per year plus5.65 weeks annual leave which will increase after 5 years continuous service.
As the position is part-time/term-time only the above salary will be pro rata.
Fixed term for: 10 months

Closing date: 13th October 2025 9am

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

Iford and Kingston CE Primary School Wellgreen Lane Kingston Lewes
BN7 3NR
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Please note we do not accept CVs.

The Skylark Federation Individual Needs Assistant (SEN Focus)

The Skylark Federation is seeking a caring enthusiastic and committed Individual Needs Assistant (INA) to join our welcoming and friendly team at Iford and Kingston CE Primary School.

This rewarding role will primarily involve working closely with a child with Special Educational Needs (SEN) within our Early Years setting. You will be supporting the childs learning and development through a play-based curriculum helping to create a nurturing inclusive environment where they can thrive socially emotionally and academically.

Experience or interest in speech and language development and/or Early years is highly desirable. Supporting communication skills will be a key element of the role.

The successful candidate will:

• Work as part of the Early Years team to deliver engaging play-based learning experiences tailored to the childs individual needs.
• Collaborate closely with the class teacher SENCO and external professionals to ensure consistent and effective support.
• Be patient compassionate and adaptable in responding to the childs needs throughout the school day.
• Liaise effectively with parents/carers and colleagues to promote the childs well-being learning and progress.
• Full training and ongoing support will be provided to ensure the successful candidate feels confident in delivering high-quality SEN support. A genuine passion for working with young children and those with additional needs is essential.

Hours: 8.30am 3.15pm term time only.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Visits are warmly welcomed please contact our Business Manager Mrs Hill at to arrange a visit receive a full job description or ask any questions.

Proposed interview date: Monday 20 October

We are a popular group of schools with a strong community ethos we would love to welcome you to our Federation.

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.