Description Hours of work: 30 hours per week Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 5.65 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 for: Until August 2026 Closing date: 6th October 2025 For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Iford and Kingston CE Primary School (Wellgreen Ln, Kingston, Lewes BN7 3NR) Phone: 01273 474973 Email: IKoffice@skylarkfed.education Website: https://www.iford-kingston.e-sussex.sch.uk/web/home/656381 Please note, we do not accept CVs. The Skylark Federation – Individual Needs Assistant (SEN Focus) Location: Iford and Kingston CE Primary School The Skylark Federation is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Individual Needs Assistant (INA) to join our welcoming and friendly team at Iford and Kingston CE Primary School. This rewarding role will primarily involve working closely with a child with Special Educational Needs (SEN) within our Early Years setting. You will be supporting the child’s learning and development through a play-based curriculum, helping to create a nurturing, inclusive environment where they can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. Experience or interest in speech and language development and/or Early years is highly desirable. Supporting communication skills will be a key element of the role. The successful candidate will: Work as part of the Early Years team to deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences tailored to the child’s individual needs. Collaborate closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals to ensure consistent and effective support. Be patient, compassionate, and adaptable in responding to the child's needs throughout the school day. Liaise effectively with parents/carers and colleagues to promote the child’s well-being, learning, and progress. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to ensure the successful candidate feels confident in delivering high-quality SEN support. A genuine passion for working with young children and those with additional needs is essential. Hours: 8.30am – 3.15pm, term time only. Start Date: As soon as possible. Visits are warmly welcomed – please contact our Business Manager, Mrs Hill, at ahill@skylarkfed.education to arrange a visit, receive a full job description, or ask any questions. Closing date: Monday 6th October at 9.00am Proposed interview date: Monday 13th October We are a popular group of schools with a strong community ethos – we would love to welcome you to our Federation. 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.