Individual Needs Assistant

Hours of work: 14 per week.

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 length contract is dependent upon pupil’s funding.

Closing date: Monday 29 June, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

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

Park Mead School

Michelham Priory Road

Hailsham

Upper Dicker

BN27 3QP

Phone: 01323844247

Email: ***email_hidden***

Website: The Pioneer Federation

Please note we do not accept CVs.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team who has experience of working with children with special educational needs.

This is a new and important role supporting a child in KS2. The contract is child linked and will be offered on a fixed term contract, commencing as soon as possible.

Experience of working with pupils with SEND would be beneficial.

A current First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid Certificate would be useful.

In return we offer:

• Continued personal development and training.

• The opportunity to develop your career in a successful, forward-thinking school.

• Keen, eager pupils who enjoy their learning.

• A vibrant and exciting environment with supportive colleagues.

Application packs are available from our Federation website Job Vacancies – The Pioneer Federation . Please return completed application forms to the school email: ***email_hidden***

Should you want to know more about the role, please call the office for further information. The Head of School would be very happy to discuss any questions or queries about this post. Informal visits are welcomed – please telephone the school office to make an appointment.

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.

Additional Information

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record .

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.