Individual Needs Assistant
Ocklynge Junior School, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8XN11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
24 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 hours per week to be worked 9.00am-3.30pm Monday to Friday (includes a 30-minute unpaid break daily), term time only
Contract type
- Fixed term - Fixed term to August 2026 in the first instance
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,027 gross pro rata, pay award pending
Actual salary
- £16,831 gross per annum = £1,403 gross per month
Pay scale
- LPS SS Grade 3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an exceptional candidate to work one-on-one with pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), providing crucial additional support to foster their academic and social progress. Your role will involve collaborating with the class teacher to actively contribute to the preparation and planning of customised lessons, tailoring them to the pupil’s unique needs and interests. Your responsibilities include assessing, monitoring, and providing constructive feedback, while offering encouragement and motivation to the pupils.
As an integral part of our team, your responsibilities encompass both classroom and extracurricular activities. You will accompany the pupils on educational visits, facilitating their participation and integration with peers. Ensuring the pupil comprehends both verbal and written instructions, you will guide them in staying on track with tasks, promoting inclusivity and a sense of belonging within the classroom setting.
Strong communication skills are essential, as is the ability to quickly build rapport with pupils. As a team player, you will work closely with the classroom teacher and Learning support assistant. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, creative and adaptive, demonstrating the ability to think on their feet to help the pupils overcome any barriers to learning.
It's important to note that successful candidates may take on additional responsibilities, such as lunchtime supervision or play leadership roles, underscoring the diverse and impactful nature of the position.
If you possess a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives and futures of our pupils, we warmly invite you to join our dynamic team. Your commitment and contributions will not only shape the educational journey of an individual pupil but also contribute to the transformative experience we aim to provide for all our pupils.
What the school offers its staff
We offer an incentive package which includes:
- A comprehensive induction programme for new staff to our academies.
- On-going investment into your career development through appropriate CPD.
- Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders.
- Access to the Bike 2 Work scheme allowing up to 42% discount on the cost of bikes and equipment.
- Full use of an employee assistance programme supporting wellbeing.
- Staffroom with complimentary tea and coffee.
- Subsidised membership of Benenden Healthcare (affordable alternative to private health insurance).
- On-site parking.
Free Breakfast Club or After School Club place for trust staff children at Ocklynge Junior School.
Commitment to safeguarding
The South Downs Learning Trust believes that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is everyone’s responsibility.
Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
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About Ocklynge Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 770 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Ocklynge Junior School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- lbarrow@ratton.co.uk
As a member school of the South Downs Learning Trust, we are committed to providing a safe and enriching learning environment for all our learners. We pride ourselves on ensuring that all members of staff play a key role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
At Ocklynge School our children are inquisitive, polite and well-behaved. They enjoy learning and relish the wider opportunities we offer, whether that be sports, Forest School or our creative arts. Ocklynge is a very happy and welcoming school with a staff team that is talented, nurturing and inspirational. We all aspire to provide the best learning experience possible. Our shared aim is to provide an outstanding education for children of all abilities. We offer a wide range of opportunities to inspire children in their learning. We want every child to achieve their own highest possible expectations and actively encourage close co-operation between home, school and the wider community.
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