Job Description

Hours of work: 30 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 whilst attached to a child


Closing date: Thursday 17 July 2025 at noon


Interview Notes: W/C 21st July 2025




Please note, we do not accept CVs.



Individual Needs Assistant (EYFS)



30 hours per week (08:45 - 15:15), Monday - Friday, term time only.


This is a fixed-term role which is linked to funding.



St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary is a friendly and inclusive school with supportive staff and wonderful pupils. We are committed to providing the very best learning opportunities for all children and ensuring that our school becomes a place of excellence.



The role of an INA involves providing one-to-one and group support to children with additional needs. The postholder will implement appropriate interventions for individual pupils, and support the wellbeing of children by delivering planned enrichment programmes. The post-holder will also be involved in supervising and supporting other children in the school, as needed.



The ideal candidate will have:


Previous experience of working with children with additional needs. Previous experience in supporting children in a classroom setting. Knowledge of child development. The ability to build strong relationships with students, colleagues, and parents. Proficiency in Math and English. High expectations for themselves and their students. Excellent organisational and communication skills. A commitment to personal and professional development. A flexible, 'can do' attitude.
This school offers:


A strong and visionary leadership. Support to develop and grow your skills. The opportunity to work with wonderful children and inspiring staff. Access to ESCC staff benefits including the Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, My Staff Shop, and many more. Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
We warmly welcome visits to our school, please contact the School Business Manager (finance@stmarymagsbex.e-sussex.sch.uk ) to arrange this.



We cannot accept CVs, please visit our website to download an application pack: https://www.stmarymags.co.uk/Vacancies/



Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safeguarding commitment, appointment to any post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references, medical clearance, and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check as well as evidence of the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates.



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.