East Sussex County Council
Individual Needs Assistant (Barcombe CE Primary School)
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Hours of Work and Working Pattern
- Hours of Work: 30 hours per week
- Working Pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 5.65 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)
- Fixed Term: Until August 2027
Application Information
- Closing Date: 17th August 2026, 9 am
- Contact Information:
- Barcombe CE Primary School
1 School Path, Barcombe, Lewes BN8 5DN
Phone: 01273400287
Email: ahill@skylarkfed.education
Website: http://www.barcombe.e-sussex.sch.uk/
- Barcombe CE Primary School
Note: We do not accept CVs.
About the Role
The Skylark Federation is seeking an Individual Needs Assistant to join our welcoming and friendly school at Barcombe. The role would primarily involve working with one child, supporting them with their learning within a classroom setting.
Training: Training will be provided prior to working with the child so that the successful candidate will be able to provide excellent care, follow all the correct procedures and policies for the child's care.
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Responsibilities:
- Liaise with class teachers, support assistants, and outside agencies to support the child.
- Promote well-being and improve attendance and attainment.
Working Hours: 8.30 am until 3.15 pm, term time only.
Visits: Visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact our business manager, Mrs. Hill, to arrange a visit, receive the job description, or ask any queries: ahill@skylarkfed.education.
Interview Date: Friday, 21st August
Compliance
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, demonstrating 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.
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Safeguarding and Welfare
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process, please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.
Responsibilities:
- All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.
- All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
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