Job Description

Hours of work: 19 hours Monday - Friday as an Individual Needs Assistant, 2.5 hours (12pm-12.30pm) Monday-Friday as a Midday Supervisory Assistant


Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 5.85 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: Until July 2026


Closing date: 5 November 2025


Interview Date: 10 November 2025


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


Five Ashes CoE Primary School


Phone: 01825 830395


Email: fiveashesoffice@thewealdfederation.org


Website: Five Ashes Church of England Primary School




Please note, we do not accept CVs.


Five Ashes Church of England Primary School is seeking a practitioner to work within our Early Years and KS1 team, mainly supporting a child with additional needs. The successful applicant will also help support another member of the support staff to cover the class teacher's preparation and planning time.



Five Ashes CEP currently has 53 children on roll. We are one of four schools within The Weald Federation, which was formed in 2019. We have a strong caring community and were graded 'Good' by OFSTED in 2025 in leadership and management, quality of education, behaviour and management and personal development.



We are looking for a practitioner who is:-


Experienced in working with pupils in primary education Understanding and has a commitment to inclusion Familiar with the EYFS and KS1 curriculum Positive, calm, resilient and pro-active Committed to a Therapeutic Thinking Approach to behaviour management to ensure pupil safety, positive self esteem and access to learning opportunities Able to work well both independently and within a supportive team Highly motivated, flexible and creative Able to foster and maintain positive, professional relationships with pupils,
colleagues and parents


Reflective and committed to ongoing professional development Able to maintain efficient record keeping systems
Five Ashes CE Primary can offer you:-


Friendly and supportive colleagues to work as part of a creative team Children who are well behaved, inquisitive and keen to learn Supportive parents A commitment to continuing professional development for all staff A stimulating learning environment The opportunity to work in a vibrant school and village community A school situated in a beautiful area that enhances our children's learning
If the child leaves, this job may no longer be required.



We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will be offered to suitable candidates following their application.



If you would like to apply to join our staff team, please contact the school via the school email for an application pack.





Completed applications should be returned via email.



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.