Job Details

Job introduction

Paid weeks per year: 47.15 inclusive of holiday entitlement

Fixed term: Linked to a child with an EHCP until August 2023

Start date: As soon as possible

We are looking for a nurturing, inspiring and resilient Individual Needs Assistants (INA) to support pupils with complex needs. Your relationship with these children will be critical in developing them, both as a learner and as confident, valued individual.

About the role

You will work under the guidance of the class teacher and Inclusion Manager to support learning and personal development and to further promote effective partnership with parents/carers. 

St. Andrew’s is an exciting and rewarding place to work.  We have a welcoming and supportive staff team who are united in the belief that we are all learning together.

Every school boasts about how lovely their children are but ours are truly remarkable. Their joy and caring nature make our school a lovely place to be.

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience of working with children in a primary school setting
• Have knowledge and understanding of Autism
• Experience of Makaton signing and PECS communication OR a willingness to be trained in these areas
• Be committed to inclusion
• Demonstrate the ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
• Have a commitment to working cooperatively and collaboratively with colleagues
• Have understanding of issues relating to child protection

Come and join our large highly experienced team of support staff who are extremely welcoming and sociable.

St Andrew’s is fully committed to safeguarding our children.  The successful applicant will be required to go through the DBS vetting procedures and individual references will be taken up before appointment is confirmed.

Please refer to our school website www.st-andrews@brighton-hove.sch.uk for information.  Tours may be possible arranged through the school office on the telephone number below.

Closing date: Wednesday 6th July 

Interview date: Friday 8th July and Tuesday 12th July 

Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school address:

Belfast St, Hove BN3 3YT, recruitment@st-andrews.brighton-hove.sch.uk

School Office: 01273 770082

Website: http://www.st-andrews.brighton-hove.sch.uk/

Additional information

Work Permits: This role does not meet the requirement for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Points-based Immigration System. Successful candidates will need to evidence that they have the Right to Work in the UK.

Company information

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

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

Files

• Job Description and Person Specification
• Application Form
• School Advert Copy