Individual needs assistant

Individual Needs Assistant

St Mary’s is a warm and welcoming one form entry primary school on the outskirts of Brighton. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Individual Needs Assistant to join our happy and friendly school in a very rewarding role. You will support a child with individual needs.

Job Details

Salary: £26,403 - £27,694 (Pro Rata). Job category/type: Teaching and Leadership. Date posted: 12/06/2026. Job reference: REQ0001095.

Job Description

Individual Needs Assistant (Level A/B) Supporting a child who has Neurodiverse needs and Social Communication difficulties.

Hours: 5 days per week, 8:50am – 11:30am, 12:30 – 3:10pm (term time only).

Fixed term: 1 year.

Start date: September 2026.

About the Role

• Have previous experience of supporting a child with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Be a flexible and caring professional.
• Be committed to providing the highest possible quality provision for all our children.
• Be committed to in-house and external specialist training to support a child with SEND.
• Build positive relationships with children, their parents/carers and those they work closely with.
• Be suitably qualified for the post, i.e., have good literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE level or higher.
• Have an optimistic and positive attitude and be flexible to the demands of the job.
• Be able to work as part of a team.
• Have the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Closing date: Wednesday 1st July 2026.

Interview date: Tuesday 7th July 2026.

Telephone: (01273) 418416.

Website: www.stmarys.brighton-hove.sch.uk.

Please ensure you apply with Catholic Education form, downloaded from above or Catholic Education Website.

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company Information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality. St Mary’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.