Hours of work: 16.25 per week.
Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 5.65 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 August 2027.
Closing date: Tuesday 16 June 2026, 11:55a.m.
Interview date: Monday 22 June 2026.
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Iford and Kingston CE Primary School
Wellgreen Lane
Kingston
Lewes
BN7 3NR
Phone: 01273 474973
Email: [email protected]
Website: Iford and Kingston C of E Primary School - Home
How to apply:
Please contact Ann Hill by email on [email protected] to request an application pack. Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Visits are warmly welcomed – please contact our Business Manager, Mrs Hill, at [email protected] to arrange a visit, receive a full job description, or ask any questions.
About the Role
The Skylark Federation is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Individual Needs Assistant (INA) to join our welcoming and friendly team at Iford and Kingston CE Primary School.
This rewarding position will primarily involve working closely with one child, supporting their learning, emotional regulation, and engagement with the curriculum. You will help create a nurturing, inclusive environment where they can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
The successful candidate will:
- Deliver tailored support as part of the team, adapting learning into small, achievable steps and using visual structures to reduce anxiety.
- Provide emotional regulation support through daily check‑ins, co‑regulation, and trauma‑informed approaches.
- Follow the child’s personalised regulation plan, supporting de‑escalation and restorative conversations
- Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals to ensure consistent, high‑quality support.
- Support predictability and transitions by preparing the child for changes and offering enhanced guidance during unstructured times.
Build strong relationships with parents/carers and colleagues to promote the child’s well‑being and progress.
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Training & Support
Full training and ongoing support will be provided, including guidance in trauma‑informed practice, emotional regulation strategies, and SEN approaches. A genuine passion for working with young children and those with additional needs is essential.
Hours
8.30am – 12.00pm, term time only.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Closing date: 16th June at 9.00am
Interview date: 22nd June
We are a popular group of schools with a strong community ethos – we would love to welcome you to our Federation.
Our school is rooted in Christian values, and we strive to create a safe and inspiring environment where children develop a love of learning, build strong friendships, and grow into confident, compassionate individuals.
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.
