Individual Needs Assistant (St Philip’s Catholic Primary School)

Hours of work: KS1: 21.25 and KS2: 22.25 per week. (two positions available)

Working pattern: Full-time, 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: until July 2027.

Closing date: Friday 19 June 2026, 11:55am.

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

St Philip's Catholic Primary School

High Street

Uckfield

TN22 5DJ

Phone: 01825 762032

Email: [email protected]

Website: St Philip's Catholic Primary School - Home

How to apply:

For further details and an application form, please contact the school office: telephone: 01825 762032 or email: [email protected].

We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit our school and see our community in action. Please contact the school office to arrange a tour.

‘Let Your Light Shine’ at St Philip’s Catholic Primary School

At St Philip’s Catholic Primary School, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We are a warm, positive and supportive learning community where dedicated staff work together to help every child flourish. We are excited to appoint two caring, enthusiastic and motivated Individual Needs Assistants to join our happy and popular school.

We are seeking committed team players who are passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential. Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) would be an advantage.

We have two part time positions available:

• 22.25 hours a week supporting a child in KS2
• 21.25 hours a week supporting a child in KS1

Both positions will include the responsibility of being a Midday Supervisor (MDSA) over the children’s lunch hour.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s educational journeys, helping them thrive both academically and personally.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is enthusiastic, patient, and nurturing
• Has excellent communication skills
• Can support positive behaviour effectively
• Works well as part of a team
• Is passionate about inclusive education and helping every child succeed.

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.