Individual Needs Assistant

Saltdean Primary School, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 8HB

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday 08:30am - 12:30pm 20 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: 4a

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an Individual Needs Assistant to work as a member of our Inclusion Team at this happy and welcoming school, supporting children with Special Educational Needs, including children with Autistic Spectrum Condition, as well as others with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The successful candidate will have good interpersonal skills and a calm approach to working with children and with other adults. We are looking for someone who is cheerful, lively, reliable, flexible and hard working.

The role requires the ability to recognise and implement key approaches to learning and communication, in line with the child’s EHC plan and in liaison with the class teacher, Inclusion Manager and parents.

Experience of working with children with Special Needs would be an advantage. Experience of working with pupils’ intimate care needs would also be desirable. Ongoing training in these areas will also be made available to the successful candidate.

What the school offers its staff

We are proud to offer:

§ A vibrant and supportive school community

§ Enthusiastic, friendly and well-behaved children

§ Hardworking, dedicated and supportive staff

§ Positive relationships with parents

§ A commitment to continuing professional development

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Saltdean Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 564 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Saltdean Primary School website
• Email address: markwoodley@saltdean.brighton-hove.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saltdean-primary-school

Saltdean is a popular, happy and caring school. We are situated near the centre of Saltdean village, within easy commuting distance of Brighton and Hove. We are proud to be based in the heart of our local community and our families are very supportive of our work. The school is currently three forms of entry but will be reducing to two over the coming years.

The school was inspected in April 2024 and was judged to be a good school in all areas, with the definite prospect of some outstanding elements in future inspections. The report highlighted many strengths. It says that “The school has created an atmosphere where pupils and adults feel valued and nurtured.” The inspectors also commented that “Behaviour is very good… relationships between adults and pupils are warm and respectful”. The also noted that “the school has put together an inspiring curriculum, that enthuses pupils to want to learn more.”

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