Individual Needs Assistant (Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (BOSCO CET) )
East Sussex County CouncilHours of work: 30.5
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Fixed term until: 16 July 2027
Closing date: Midday Friday 03 July 2026
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (BOSCO CET)
Old London Road
Hastings
East Sussex
TN35 5NA
Phone: 01424 429494
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sacredhastings.co.uk
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
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.
Sacred Heart is a popular Catholic Primary School situated just above the Old Town of Hastings, with strong links to the parish of St Mary Star of the Sea Church. We are a dedicated and hardworking team, committed to providing an excellent learning environment, where all our children feel safe and valued.
We would like to appoint an Individual Needs Assistant, who is confident, calm and enjoys working with children. A good communicator and team player, who can assist the children to do their best. This role is based across EYFS and KS1.
Sacred Heart can offer you:
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A supportive and collaborative team.
A school with extensive grounds, forest school and beach school.
Children who are eager to learn and well behaved.
Ongoing CPD and development opportunities.
The successful candidate will;
Preferably have experience in working with children with SEND particularly with children with autism or speech and communication needs.
Be aspirational for the pupil's learning and development.
Have a positive attitude.
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.
Experience in positive handling and therapeutic thinking would be beneficial however training can be provided.
Duties include:
To assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the pupils to whom you are assigned, to enable them to make best use of the educational opportunities available to them.
Support playground/break time/ lunch time supervision.
Accompany children on educational visits
Administer basic First Aid and record keeping.
The position is a fixed term contract until for 30.50 hours a week. Hours of work 8:40am - 3:15pm with a 30 minute lunch break. The role is term time only - 38 weeks. Single Status Grade 3, Point 7. £24,796 per annum pro-rata. This will work out as approximately £17,267 per annum.
Please email the school office for an application form and job description.
Closing date: Midday 3rd July 2026
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 6th July 2026
This position commences from 1st September 2026
Additional Information
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). 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.