Individual Needs Assistant (Iford and Kingston CE Primary School)

Hours of work: 16\.25 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 2027\.

Closing date: Tuesday 16 June 2026, 11:55a.m.

Interview date: Monday 22 June 2026\.

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

Iford and Kingston CE Primary School

Wellgreen Lane

Kingston

Lewes

BN7 3NR

Phone: 01273 474973

Email: IKoffice@skylarkfed.education

Website: Iford and Kingston C of E Primary School \- Home

How to apply:

Please contact Ann Hill by email on ahill@skylarkfed.education to request an application pack. Please note, we do not accept CVs.

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.

About the Role

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 position will primarily involve working closely with one child, supporting their learning, emotional regulation, and engagement with the curriculum. You will help create a nurturing, inclusive environment where they can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver tailored support as part of the team, adapting learning into small, achievable steps and using visual structures to reduce anxiety.


• Provide emotional regulation support through daily check‑ins, co‑regulation, and trauma‑informed approaches.


• Follow the child’s personalised regulation plan, supporting de‑escalation and restorative conversations


• Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals to ensure consistent, high‑quality support.


• Support predictability and transitions by preparing the child for changes and offering enhanced guidance during unstructured times.

Build strong relationships with parents/carers and colleagues to promote the child’s well‑being and progress.

• Training \& Support

Full training and ongoing support will be provided, including guidance in trauma‑informed practice, emotional regulation strategies, and SEN approaches. A genuine passion for working with young children and those with additional needs is essential.

Hours

8\.30am – 12\.00pm, term time only.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Closing date: 16th June at 9\.00am

Interview date: 22nd June

We are a popular group of schools with a strong community ethos – we would love to welcome you to our Federation.

Our school is rooted in Christian values, and we strive to create a safe and inspiring environment where children develop a love of learning, build strong friendships, and grow into confident, compassionate individuals.

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.

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