Individual Needs Assistant

Hours of work: 18 hours 45 minutes
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: 18 months

Closing date: Thursday 22 February 2024

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Cross in Hand CEP School
Sheepsetting Lane, Heathfield 
TN21 0XG
Phone: TN21 0XG
Email: office@cross-in-hand.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: crossinhandschool.com
 
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Cross in Hand is a happy and successful C of E Primary School in Heathfield, East Sussex.  We have genuinely lovely children, supportive parents and a great team of staff.    
 
We are looking for an Individual Needs Assistant to support a Year 1 child during lessons and at playtimes. The successful candidate would need to remain calm under pressure and have a firm, consistent yet nurturing approach to supporting children to regulate their behaviour. Experience of supporting children with autism is essential.  
 
The position is being advertised as part time with a view to increase hours to match the needs of the child. The starting hours are Monday to Friday 8:45 - 13:00

The closing date for applications is Thursday 22nd February with interviews being held the following week. 

Job description, person specification and an application form can all be found on the school website at www.crossinhand.com.
                                                          
Please note: Salary quoted is for a full-time member of staff. The post we are advertising is 45.05 weeks per year and 18.75 hours per week.  The appointment is for a fixed term because it is directly linked to the need to provide support for a pupil in attendance at the school.