Individual Needs Assistant KS1 (Mark Cross CE VA Primary School)

Hours of work: 4.5 18 per week. (varying on monthly basis).
Working pattern: Part-time term-time only (working for39weeks per year plus6.5weeks annual leave which will increase after 5 years continuous service.
As the position is part-time and term-time only the above salary will be pro rata.
Fixed term for: end of March 2027.

Closing date: Friday 15 May 2026 11:55.a.m.

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

Mark Cross CE Aided Primary School
Crowborough
TN6 3PJ
Phone:
Email:
Website: Mark Cross Church of England Primary School

How to Apply

A full job description and application form are available by emailing:

Please return application forms by email to by the 15th May 2026. Please note we are unable to accept CVs. A full application is required.

Wereservetherightto close this vacancy earlier thanthedate advertised. Interviews will be offered to suitable candidates followingtheir application.

Working Hours:
April - July 2026 approx. 18 hours per week.
September - December 2026 approx. 15 hours per week.
January - February 2027 approx. 8 hours per week.
March 2026 approx. 4.5 hours per week.

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.

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 KS1 pupils.

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.