Individual Needs Assistant (St Philip’s Catholic Primary School)

• Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave).
• As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.
• Fixed term until: July 2027.
• Closing date: Wednesday 2 September, 2026.

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

St Philip's Catholic Primary School

High Street, New Town

Uckfield

TN22 5DJ

Phone: 01825 762032

Email: [email hidden]

Website: St Philip's Catholic Primary School - Home

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

‘Let Your Light Shine’ at St Philip’s Catholic Primary School.

At St Philip’s Catholic Primary School, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We are a warm, positive and supportive learning community where dedicated staff work together to help every child flourish. We are excited to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Individual Needs Assistant to join our happy and popular school.

We are seeking a committed team player who is passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential. Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) would be an advantage.

The position is for 22.25 hours a week, supporting a child in KS2.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s educational journeys, helping them to thrive both academically and personally.

We are looking for someone who

• Is enthusiastic, patient, and nurturing.
• Has excellent communication skills.
• Can support positive behaviour effectively.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Is passionate about inclusive education and helping every child succeed.

St Philip’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For further details and an application form, please contact the school office

Email: [email hidden] .

Alternatively, you can find an application form on our school website: St Philip's Catholic Primary School - Home under the ‘Information’ then ‘Vacancies’ tab.

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.