Job Description

Hours of work: 30.83 hours per week


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: Child linked contract


Closing date: 12/11/25


For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:


Crowhurst Church of England Primary School (Forewood Ln, Battle TN33 9AJ)


Phone: 01424830324


Email: finance@crowhurst.e-sussex.sch.uk


Website: https://www.crowhurst.e-sussex.sch.uk/esussex/primary/crowhurst




Please note, we do not accept CVs.


We are seeking an Individual Needs Assistant to join our team at Crowhurst, a vibrant and successful Church of England Primary School at the heart of our beautiful village. Our school is committed to providing a nurturing and inspiring education for all children, rooted in strong Christian values.





We Are Looking For Someone Who Is:


Kind, patient, and has a calm, nurturing approach. Enthusiastic and enjoys being outdoors in all weathers. Reliable, adaptable, and a great team player who can build strong relationships with pupils and staff. Experienced in working with children with special educational needs (SEN) is highly desirable. Committed to promoting the ethos and values of the school.
What We Offer:


A welcoming and supportive staff team. A beautiful outdoor learning environment and well-resourced classrooms. Dedicated opportunities for professional development. The chance to make a genuine and lasting difference to a child's school experience.
Hours - 8:40-15:20 Monday-Friday


For further details and an application pack please email: finance@crowhurst.e-sussex.sch.uk


The closing date for all electronic applications is Wednesday 12th November at 12 noon.


Interviews will be held week commencing 17th November 2025



This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.


The school 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.



Additional Information



This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record .



All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.