East Sussex County Council
Individual Needs Assistant & MDSA (St. Micheal’s Withyham)
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Hours of work: 22.50 hours INA role and 5 hours MDSA role, per week.
Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave).
As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.
Fixed term until: 31.08.2027
Closing date: Monday 24 August, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Interview date: W/c 1 September, 2026.
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
St Michael's Primary School
Station Road
Withyham
TN7 4BP
Phone: 01892 77030
Email: office@st-michaels.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: Withyham - St Michael's Primary School - Home [https://www.st-michaels.e-sussex.sch.uk/esussex/primary/stmichaelsprimary]
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Role Overview
Individual Needs Assistants play a crucial role in the day-to-day life of the school. The post involves supporting pupils with their learning under the direction of the class teacher or SENCo. Throughout the week you may be working 1:1 with a pupil, with a group of pupils or supporting generally in the classroom. Our INA's also play a crucial role in supporting during lunchtimes and in PPA time providing class cover.
The post is for 22.50 hours a week as an Individual Needs Assistant and 5 hours MDSA (Lunchtime) - We can be flexible with hours if we find someone who meets all of our needs.
We are looking for a self-motivated, caring INA who believes in supporting children to reach their full potential. If you are able to inspire our pupils to a love of learning and possess the skills and determination to make a difference to individual pupil outcomes, then you may be the candidate we are looking for.
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What We Offer
- A small and very supportive staff.
- Tailor made training to fit your role.
- Wonderful, well-behaved children.
- Well-resourced classrooms.
- A beautiful village setting with spacious grounds that we use every day.
There will be opportunities for the successful candidate to bring any prior experience or current expertise to the role. If you have no experience of working with children training and support is available.
Start Date
As soon as possible
Visits to the School
Visits to the school are strongly recommended and can be arranged via Ms D Udell on: 01892 770307 or by emailing: office@st-michaels.e-sussex.sch.uk.
Application Process
To apply for this role, please email: office@st-michaels.e-sussex.sch.uk and request an application pack. We reserve the right to close the selection process early.
Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018
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.
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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.
Safeguarding and DBS Checks
St Michael’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding all children. Successful candidates will require a DBS clearance and suitable references before commencing employment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.
Additional Information
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 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.
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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