Individual Needs Assistant - Full-time/Part-time

Woodlands; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Tunbridge Wells is seeking a part-time Individual Needs Assistant to support a pupil's transition into primary school. The role focuses on helping an individual child with their learning and developmental needs during mornings, with potential flexibility to increase hours. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, providing references and completing a DBS check. Interested applicants should submit a completed application form directly to the school.

Qualifications

• Ability to support a child with learning and developmental needs.
• Flexibility in working hours.
• Commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil's transition into primary school.
• Assist with learning and developmental needs in class.
• Work mornings only with potential flexibility for afternoons.

Job description

We are looking to recruit a part‑time Individual Needs Assistant to work in our Reception class, supporting a pupil as they transition into primary school. The role involves supporting an individual child with their learning and developmental needs in class.

The role is currently mornings only (8.30 am-12 pm), but ideally, we are looking for flexibility and someone who can extend their hours if necessary, as there may be a need to increase to afternoons or support in another class in the afternoons. Please state on your application form if you can work part‑time or full‑time.

Hours of work:8.30 am- 12.00 pm Monday to Friday (term time only, including INSET days), 17.50 hours per week. Or 8.30 am- 3.30 pm if full-time, 32.5 hours per week.

The role has come about because of additional funding and is therefore fixed‑term until either the end of the academic year or until funding ceases.

Please apply by sending a completed application form directly to the school.

For more information or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school office.

Groombridge St Thomas is committed to safeguarding, and the successful candidate will be required to provide two references and complete a DBS check.