Job Details

Hours of work: 15.83 hours per week Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata) Fixed term contract will run whilst the child remains at the school

Closing date: Friday 14 October 2016

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

Willingdon Primary School Rapsons Road Willingdon Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9RJ

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Individual Needs Assistant working in Year 3 with a child who has ADHD and ASD which causes challenging behaviour and emotional and social needs. We require an individual who is capable of engaging with children in a calm, innovative and resourceful manner.

We are looking to employ someone who:

• is patient and tolerant;
• has high expectations of each child's learning and behaviour;
• can work positively in a team;
• engages sympathetically with children with SEN;
• demonstrates strong organisational skills;
• has the ability to work on their own initiative within a small team.

The successful candidate will need to be able to work with other agencies and professionals who are involved in the education of this child. Experience of working with children with ADHD and ASD would be beneficial.

The hours of work are from 12.00pm to 3.10pm Monday to Friday term time only.

For an application pack please email the school office

Additional Information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. 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). 

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.