Individual Needs Assistant (Brede Primary School)

Hours of work: 30 hours per week

Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks 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, there may be an opportunity to extend

Closing date: 10:00am Monday 29 June 2026

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

Brede Primary School

Udimore Rd, Broad Oak, Rye TN31 6DG

Phone: 01424 882393

Email: [email protected]

Website: Home | Brede Primary School

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Join Our Caring and Committed Team at Brede Primary School!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives? Do you enjoy working as part of a supportive team in a nurturing and inclusive environment? If so, Brede Primary School would love to hear from you!

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Individual Needs Assistant to join our friendly team. This is a varied and rewarding role, offering a wonderful opportunity to support children both within the classroom and through targeted intervention programmes for individuals and small groups.

At Brede Primary, we pride ourselves on our welcoming, community-focused atmosphere. Opportunities like this don’t come up often — our team stays because they love being here. You’ll be joining a school where children are encouraged to thrive, and where every member of staff plays a vital role in helping them reach their full potential.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Shares our school ethos and values (which you can find on our website).
• Has a kind, patient, intuitive and positive approach to supporting children.
• Is eager to contribute to our inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

In return, we can offer you:

• Wonderful children who are eager to learn and have exemplary behaviour and attitudes (Ofsted, March 2026).
• A warm and welcoming school community with a strong team spirit.
• A supportive and compassionate senior leadership team.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A beautiful village location and small-school feel, where your contribution is truly valued.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and become part of something special, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us continue to build a school where every child shines.

The Governors of Brede Primary School take the safety of our children very seriously. References will be taken up before the interview date; no open references will be accepted. The successful candidate will also be required to obtain an enhanced DBS clearance and complete a disqualification declaration before starting the position. All applications must be submitted on the correct application form; CVs will not be accepted. All applications will be considered regardless of creed, culture, class, race, gender, sexuality and disability.

An application pack is available to download on our school website

Interview date: Monday 06 July 2026

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.

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.