Hours of work: 17.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time Term-time only working for39weeks per year plus6.05weeks 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: 7 months
Closing date: Friday 9th January 2026
For more information and to apply for the above post please contact:
Groombridge St Thomas Church of England Primary School Corseley Road GroombridgeTN3 9SF
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We are looking to recruit a part-time Individual Needs Assistant to work in our Reception class supporting a pupil as they transition into primary school. The role involves supporting an individual child with their learning and developmental needs in class.
The role is currently mornings only (8.30am-12pm) but ideally we are looking for flexibility and someone that can extend their hours as there may be a need to increase to afternoons or support in another class in the afternoons. Please state on your application form if you can work part-time or full-time.
Start Date: January 2026 or sooner if available.
The role has come about because of additional funding and is therefore fixed-term until either the end of the academic year or until funding ceases.
Groombridge St Thomas is committed to safeguarding and the successful candidate will be required to provide two references and complete a DBS check.
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.
Additional Information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For fur ... View more