Overview
Forest Row CE Primary School is seeking a caring, reliable, and proactive Individual Needs Assistant to support a KS1 child with a physical disability. The child is engaging, loves learning and has a great sense of humour. They enjoy conversation, learning, and being involved in daily classroom activities alongside their peers. The role focuses on enabling full participation in learning and school life through practical, emotional, and organisational support and maintaining opportunities for social integration.
Responsibilities
* Provide one-to-one support throughout the school day
* Assist with mobility and transitions between activities
* Support access to learning materials and classroom tasks
* Assist with personal care needs where required, with dignity and respect
* Encourage independence, confidence, and maintain social integration
* Work closely with teaching staff, the family and the therapy team and follow individual support plans
Ideal candidate
* Be patient, attentive, and positive in your approach
* Have experience supporting children with additional needs (desirable but not essential)
* Be comfortable assisting with physical support and personal care
* Have a good sense of humour and enjoy working with children
* Be reliable, flexible, and a strong team player
We Offer
* A rewarding role making a meaningful difference every day
* A supportive school environment and ongoing guidance
* Full training opportunities relevant to the role
If you are compassionate, reliable and motivated to help a child thrive in their learning and daily experiences, we would love to hear from you.
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. The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration form as part of pre-employment checks to demonstrate they have not been disqualified. If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified, the offer of employment will be subject to the candidate applying to Ofsted for a waiver and receiving a waiver from Ofsted.
Important information
Hours of work: 32.5 per week. Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years\' continuous service). Salary will be pro rata. Fixed term for: enrolment of a KS1 child with a physical disability. Closing date: Friday 15 May 2026, 11:55 a.m.
For more information and to apply, please contact Forest Row CE Primary School, Phone: 01342 823380, Email: forestrowoffice@bluebellfederation.co.uk, Website: Forest Row - Home. Please note, we do not accept CVs. For more information or to request an application form, contact Emma Callcott, Federation Business Manager at ecallcott@bluebellfederation.co.uk.
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