Individual Needs Assistant (The Weald Federation Mark Cross CE Primary School)

Hours of work:

April to July: 18 hours per week
September to December: 15 hours per week
January to March: 6 hours per week

Working pattern: Part-time Term-time only (working for39weeks per year plus6weeks 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: Monday 27th April 2026

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

Mark Cross CE Primary School Mark Cross Crowborough East Sussex TN6 3PJ
Phone:
Email:
Website: note we do not accept CVs.

The Weald Federation comprises four nurturing Church of England village primary schools - Frant Mark Cross Mayfield and Five Ashes. Together we are committed to providing the highest quality education within a caring inclusive and valuesdriven environment. Our mission is to ensure every child flourishes academically socially and emotionally.

We are proud of our experienced and collaborative staff team across all four schools. Working closely together we plan and deliver a curriculum tailored to our children and rooted in our shared ethos. As part of our continued commitment to ensuring strong outcomes for all pupils we are seeking to appoint a dedicated Individual Needs Assistant to support Key Stage 2 pupils.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is patient calm and able to genuinely listen to children valuing their thoughts and feelings
• Is kind caring and passionate about helping pupils succeed
• Can demonstrate versatility flexibility and a proactive approach to supporting learning
• Can maintain confidentiality at all times
• Communicates clearly and positively with children colleagues and parents
• Ideally has experience supporting pupils with SEND or a willingness to learn

In return The Weald Federation offers:

• Friendly supportive colleagues and the opportunity to work as part of a creative federationwide team
• Inquisitive enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning
• Supportive families and strong community relationships
• A vibrant working environment across our beautiful village schools
• Guidance and professional development through our CPD programme
• School settings surrounded by natural landscapes that enrich childrens learning experiences

Please return application forms by email to

Interview date: To be confirmed

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will be offered to suitable candidates following their application.

For more information about all our schools please see our website The Weald 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.