Job Description

Hours of work: 20 Hours


Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc.


(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)


Fixed term for: TBC


Closing date: 9am Monday 14 July 2025


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


Stafford Junior School


Ringwood Road


Eastbourne


East Sussex


BN22 8UA


Phone: 01323 733434


Email: hr@cet.uk


Website: www.cet.uk


Please note, we do not accept CVs.





Individual Needs Assistant


Single Status 3, Point 7


24,027 per annum (pro rata) Actual Pay 11,220


20 hours per week 9am to 12noon Monday to Friday


Term time only plus INSET days


Fixed Term - linked to a pupil


Start Date: September 2025


Closing date: 9am Monday 14 July 2025


Interview date: Thursday 17 July 2025


We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.


Stafford Junior School is looking for a highly motivated and committed Individual Needs Assistant who is passionate and enthusiastic to join in the continued development and success of our team. If you have the skills, drive and enthusiasm, this could be the perfect role for you.


We are looking for an Individual Needs Assistant to assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the pupils to whom you are assigned, to enable them to make best use of the educational opportunities available to them.


We are looking for a colleague with:
experience of supporting children in a classroom environment knowledge and understanding of child development strong communication and skill in establishing good relationships with pupils, staff and parents excellent organisation skills a patient, supportive and celebratory approach to support and empower pupils who are vulnerable with their learning and their self esteem enthusiasm, creativity and positivity - a positive outlook, with integrity, determination and resilience someone who will genuinely care about our children and who will take time to get to know them, nurture their individual talents, and is committed to supporting them, both personally and academically The successful candidate will be responsible for pupils learning and wellbeing, sharing good practice in the classroom setting and at play/lunchtimes and one to one SEN pupil support. You will join a team of dedicated and caring staff in establishing outstanding provision, learning and progress for all our pupils.


Please visit our website for further details as well as the application process https://cet.uk/vacancies/


We look forward to receiving your application, if you have any questions please email hr@cet.uk


Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check 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 . We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the school