Newick CE Primary School is an Outstanding School located in the heart of Newick village. We are a friendly, inclusive school with a caring ethos. At Newick we encourage individuality and strive for excellence. We have a strong set of Christian values, which are at the heart of everything we do.
We are recruiting for an Individual Needs Assistant (INA) to work on a 1:1 basis within an EYFS classroom.
You will be working with a child who needs support to access the curriculum. The support will take place, predominately, in their classroom supported by their Class Teacher.
Experience of supporting children with autism or speech and communication needs would be beneficial to the role, you will work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to provide the very best education possible.
What we can offer:
* A fantastic learning environment, grounds and facilities
* A well-resourced and creative environment
* Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils
* Excellent opportunities for CPD
* Supportive team of experienced practitioners
What we are looking for:
An Individual Needs Assistant who:
* Is committed to raising standards for all children
* Is passionate about helping to make learning experiences exciting, memorable and engaging for all children.
* Demonstrates a commitment to pupils’ development and pastoral care.
* Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to the school’s aims.
* Understands and can implement effective assessment procedures.
* Has high aspirations for themselves and the children they work with.
* A good sense of humour!
About the role:
Individual Needs Assistant (Single Status Grade 3)
Salary £24,796 per annum (pro rata).
(As the position is part-time/term time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
We are looking for a part-time Individual Needs Assistant for 12 hours a week, Thursday and Friday - 8.45am to 3.15pm
Closing date for application forms is midday on Friday 19th June 2026. Interviews will take place w/c 22nd June 2026.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
The Trust 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.
The Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust safeguarding and child protection policy, and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school/Trust. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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 Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Laura Dobson, School Business Manager, on 01825 723377 for an informal chat or to arrange a tour of the school.
Further information can be found in the information pack obtained from Laura Dobson, School Business Manager, by calling 01825 723377 or by emailing [email protected]
Pay: £24,796.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
