Job Description

Salary: 23,723 pro rata, 12.64 per hour (Actual Salary 16,296)


Contract type: Fixed-term for the time the child remains at the school


Working pattern: Part-time


Closing date: 11 November 2025 at midnight


Interview date: 19 November 2025


How to apply: Please select the role you are applying for on www.arkblacklandsprimary.org/vacancies and submit your application by the deadline.


Who to contact if you have a query: Mr Coleman on 01424 429279 or j.coleman@arkblacklandsprimary.org


Location: Hastings


Hours: 28.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday


Start date: 5th January 2026


About the role:


We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Inclusion Support Assistant to support an identified child in EYFS. This role is part time and fixed term, for the length of time the child remains at Blacklands. The working pattern will be agreed with successful applicants according to the needs of the child. The role will involve helping to implement work programmes for the identified child, assisting in planning and the management and preparation of resources. The successful candidate will also provide reports and feedback to the Inclusion Manager as requested as well as supporting with the wider class as directed. We can offer you a friendly, supportive school and opportunities for professional development.



The successful candidate will:


have experience of working with primary aged children with SEND, including Autism, diabetes, hyperinsulinism or communication and interaction needs, have experience of supporting children with sensory needs, have skills in supporting the development of Speech and Language, have experience of Makaton & providing visual resources have experience of supporting children with risk awareness have good literacy and mathematical skills, be prepared to support with personal intimate care as required, be hard working and adaptable to change.
View the full job description and person specification on our website: www.arkblacklandsprimary.org/vacancies



About our school:


Together, we achieve!


There are 630 very good reasons to join our school!


Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is a large, 3-form entry primary school with a new intake each year of 3 forms, with 90 pupils in each year group, from reception through to year 6. Our staff make a tremendous effort to get to know each pupil and provide them with the very best care.


This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, caring team of professionals, who are committed to providing the very best for every child in our school, and we will offer you plenty of opportunities for professional development with the very best training and support at every stage of your career.


Find out more by visiting www.arkblacklandsprimary.org/



We offer:


Comprehensive CPD - we offer twice as many training days as standard. Access to health packages, discounts at major retailers, travel loans and other benefits, through the Ark Rewards scheme. Opportunity to apply for international exchanges and other scholarship prospects
Find out more about the benefits by visiting www.arkonline.org/the-best-support .



How to apply:


Please select the role you are applying for on www.arkblacklandsprimary.org/vacancies and submit your application by the deadline.


Interested in this exciting opportunity? Please contact Mr Coleman on 01424 429279 or j.coleman@arkblacklandsprimary.org to arrange a visit to the school or an informal chat.


Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.


Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link.



Additional Information



Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.