Individual Needs Assistant (Staplecross School)

Hours of work: 15 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: 12 months.

Closing date: Friday 22 May 2026.

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

Staplecross School
Robertsbridge
TN32 5QD
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Website: Home Staplecross Methodist Primary School

How to apply:
How to apply Please email for an application form.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

The role focuses on enabling full participation in learning and school will provide reintegration support deliver small group interventions and work with teachers to adapt lessons using therapeutic and neuro-affirming approaches in line with the SEND Code of Practice and Therapeutic Thinking framework.

Key tasks:

• Support pupils in achieving the best possible outcomes both in group situations and on their own

• Support pupils in developing interaction communication independence and inclusion both in and out of the Classroom.

• Monitor the pupils response to the learning activities and where appropriate modify or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomes.

• Provide objective and accurate feedback on pupil progress as required.

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 providing levels of individual attention and reassurance
• Use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand and relate to.
• Can demonstrate versatility flexibility and a proactive approach to supporting learning
• Is willing to adopt a therapeutic approach to behaviour management aligned with our Ready Respectful Safe policy.
• 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 Staplecross Methodist Primary offers:

• A friendly supportive working environment with a caring and experienced staff team as part of our Staplecross family
• Inquisitive enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning
• Supportive families and strong community relationships
• A small school in a beautiful rural village setting with natural landscapes that enrich childrens learning experiences
• Guidance and professional development through our CPD programme

The Bridge Federation comprises two nurturing village primary schools; Salehurst C of E Primary and Staplecross Methodist Primary School.

At Staplecross we learn together look after each other and work to achieve our very best. Our school is a community where reflecting a Methodist ethos we all play our part in making sure everybody matters.

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 a small number of 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.