Individual Needs Assistant

Organisation
Christ Church CE Primary & Nursery

Location
St Leonards on Sea
Salary
£24,027
Closing date
02/12/2024
Contract type
Permanent
Work pattern
Part Time
Hours
30
Job Type
Support Staff - Education
Job reference
ACAD/TP/247314/43094

Hours of work: 30 Hours
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc.
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 12pm Monday 2 December 2024

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Christ Church CE Primary and Nursery Academy
Woodland Vale Road
St Leonards on Sea
East Sussex
TN37 6JJ

Phone: 01424 422953 option 2
Email: office@christchurch.academy
Website: www.christchurch.academy

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

We have a vacancy for an Individual Needs Assistant

To start: As soon as possible

30 hours per week: part time: term time only: 08:45 to 15:15 Monday to Friday (includes half an hour lunch break, which is unpaid)

Salary: £24,027 pro rata (Actual salary £16,831 per annum)

Christ Church CE Primary & Nursery Academy is a highly diverse and inclusive school whose leaders reflect a fierce determination to make sure that no adult or child falls outside the embrace of its community. A strong instinct of generosity runs through the school. All are tireless in their determination to meet each other’s needs so that all can flourish. All adults and pupils take responsibility for everyone else’s welfare. Every aspect of school life coalesces around its vision.’ SIAMS Inspection Report (July 2023)

We are looking for an experienced Individual Needs Assistant who can ably support pupils with a wide range of needs, including some of which may be of a medical nature, for example diabetes, across our primary and nursery academy. This post includes some time supporting a pupil/pupils at break and lunchtimes Applicants must hold English and Maths GCSE or equivalent.

Our ideal candidate will:
Be highly motivated, reliable and resilient, with exemplary attendance;
Have experience of supporting pupils with a range of needs in accessing the curriculum;
Have experience of working with pupils across the primary age range;
Have a good understanding of how they can contribute to assessment and reviews;
Have excellent communication skills with pupils, staff and families;
Be enthusiastic, with a strong desire to support children in achieving their God given potential;
Be nurturing, proactive and looking for opportunities to make a difference.

In return we can offer:
An experienced, friendly and supportive staff;
Genuine opportunities for professional development;
An opportunity to work within an Academy Trust which supports the academic, spiritual and professional needs of the whole community.

How to apply:
We warmly invite potential candidates to ask any questions or arrange a visit to our school; please contact Phyllis Smith, Head of Administration by email to office@christchurch.academy or by telephone on 01424 422953 Option 2.

Further information and an application pack can be found on this website, or on our school website www.christchurch.academy

Please email your completed application form to office@christchurch.academy

Closing date for applications: Monday, 02 December 2024 at 12:00 Noon

Interviews: Friday, 06 December 2024

Our Vision

Learning to Live Together, Together Living to Learn

“Learn from Me”. (Matthew 11:19)

For every child to reach their God-given potential in a positive, caring and aspirational environment.

Job Specification [pdf]

Job Description [pdf]

Additional Information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

The Academy 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).

gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

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.