Job Description

Do you want to be part of a school where your contribution is valued and celebrated?*

Would you like to support children with high aspirations who are keen to learn?*

Do you have experience of working with hearing impaired students within a classroom environment?*

Do you have experience of using British Sign Language (BSL) or would be willing to learn this skill?*

An Application Form and Information for Applicants is available from our website: https://www.gildredgehouse.org.uk/home/contact-us/staff-vacancies/

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Individual Needs Assistant in our Primary phase for our 4-16 free school, initially working in EYFS . You will be working within a team of highly dedicated and flexible staff members who understand the need to be flexible in approach, so that all children can be successful. We are seeking candidates that have energy and enthusiasm for supporting students in a busy school environment.

We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who have previous knowledge and experience in the following areas:

Using BSL with hearing impaired children Working with children with speech, language and communication and hearing loss needs Using Speech Link and Language Link interventions Willingness to undergo training with the Deaf Awareness team and the Hearing Impaired support team
At Gildredge House each individual is known and valued. Students are inspired to discover their passions and realise their academic potential. You will join a strong team of inspirational Teachers and Teaching Assistants in an exciting environment where learning is fun. If you are an imaginative and dynamic practitioner - with the capability of engaging and enthusing all students and the belief that everyone can succeed - we want to hear from you.

As an Individual Needs Assistant at Gildredge House you will be expected to have the flexibility and skills to work within the team, providing appropriate support to the children and teaching staff in delivering the curriculum.

We would welcome visits from prospective candidates - please contact us to enquire:

careers@gildredgehouse.org.uk

Gildredge House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment with the school are subject to pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List check and a Declaration that you are not a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2006.

Please note that under the GDPR, by replying to this advert, you are consenting to Gildredge House processing and retaining your personal information for the purposes of this application. You have the right to withdraw your consent and ask for your data to be deleted at any time, however it will then not be possible for Gildredge House to process your application any further. For further details please see the specific Privacy Policy for job applicants which can be found at

https://www.gildredgehouse.org.uk/our-school/data-protection/

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 24,027.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free flu jabs On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Eastbourne BN20: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Classroom: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/06/2025
Expected start date: 02/09/2025