Individual Needs Assistant and Midday Supervisory Assistant (Five Ashes CoE Primary School)

Hours of work: 15 hours for Individual Needs Assistant, 5 hours for Midday Supervisory Assistant 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: Until July 2027 Closing date: 30 September 2026 For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Five Ashes CoE Primary School Five Ashes, Mayfield TN20 6HY Phone: 01825 830395 Email: fiveashesoffice@thewealdfederaion.org [fiveashesoffice@thewealdfederaion.org] Website: The Weald Federation [https://thewealdfederation.org/]   Please note, we do not accept CVs. The Weald Federation comprises of four Church of England village primary schools, Frant, Mark Cross, Mayfield and Five Ashes. We are committed to providing the best possible education and environment, guided by a strong ethos and values, striving for the best possible outcomes for every child.    We have an experienced team of staff in our 4 schools who work very closely together to plan and provide a curriculum that fits our schools and our children.       Five Ashes School currently has an Individual Needs Assistant vacancy based on a fixed term. We are keen to hear from candidates who possess the following qualities:  • Patient, calm and truly listen to and value children’s views.  • Kind and Caring and have a desire to support pupils.  • Demonstrate versatility and flexibility.  • Are able to maintain confidentiality.  • Are able to communicate effectively with children and colleagues.  • Preferably have experience of working with children with SEND.    The Weald Federation can offer you:  • Friendly and supportive colleagues and the opportunity to work as part of a creative team across the Federation  • Support from Executive Heads and CPD opportunities  • Pupils who are inquisitive and keen to learn  • Supportive parents  • The opportunity to work in vibrant schools and communities  • Schools situated in areas of natural beauty that enhance our children's learning    A full job description and an application form can obtained via email.   Please return application forms by email.   Interview date: Week commencing 05 October 2026   We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will be offered to suitable candidates following their application.    For more information about our schools, please see our website.   This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 20 18.   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.   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 [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.