Hours of work: Individual Needs Assistant, 16.25 hours and Midday Supervisory Assistant, 5 hours per week. Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only, working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 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: 4 months
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Five Ashes Church of England Primary School, Five Ashes, Mayfield TN20 6HY,
Phone: 01825 830395Email: frantoffice@thewealdfederation.orgWebsite: https://thewealdfederation.org/fiveashes/
Please note, we do not accept CVs. The Weald Federation comprises four Church of England village primary schools: Frant, Mark Cross, Mayfield and Five Ashes. We are committed to providing the best possible education and environment, guided by a strong ethos and values, striving for the best possible outcomes for every child. We have an experienced team of staff in our 4 schools who work very closely together to plan and provide a curriculum that fits our schools and our children.
Five Ashes School currently has an Individual Needs Assistant vacancy based on a fixed term (September – December 2026), due to funding allocation. We are keen to hear from candidates who possess the following qualities:
- Patient, calm and truly listen to and value children’s views.
- Kind and Caring and have a desire to support pupils.
- Demonstrate versatility and flexibility.
- Are able to maintain confidentiality.
- Are able to communicate effectively with children and colleagues.
- Preferably have experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
The Weald Federation can offer you:
- Friendly and supportive colleagues and the opportunity to work as part of a creative team across the Federation.
- Support from Executive Heads and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
- Pupils who are inquisitive and keen to learn.
- Supportive parents.
- The opportunity to work in vibrant schools and communities.
- Schools situated in areas of natural beauty that enhance our children’s learning.
Working Hours: Individual Needs Assistant, 8.45am – 12pm, plus 5 hours as Midday Supervisory Assistant.
Please contact via email to frantoffice@thewealdfederation.org
Interview date: To be confirmed.
Note: This vacancy is subject to 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.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Hours of work: Individual Needs Assistant, 16.25 hours and Midday Supervisory Assistant, 5 hours per week. Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only, working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 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: 4 months
Closing date: Friday 4th September 2026
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Five Ashes Church of England Primary School, Five Ashes, Mayfield TN20 6HY,
Phone: 01825 830395Email: frantoffice@thewealdfederation.orgWebsite: https://thewealdfederation.org/fiveashes/
Please note, we do not accept CVs. The Weald Federation comprises four Church of England village primary schools: Frant, Mark Cross, Mayfield and Five Ashes. We are committed to providing the best possible education and environment, guided by a strong ethos and values, striving for the best possible outcomes for every child. We have an experienced team of staff in our 4 schools who work very closely together to plan and provide a curriculum that fits our schools and our children.
Five Ashes School currently has an Individual Needs Assistant vacancy based on a fixed term (September – December 2026), due to funding allocation. We are keen to hear from candidates who possess the following qualities:
- Patient, calm and truly listen to and value children’s views.
- Kind and Caring and have a desire to support pupils.
- Demonstrate versatility and flexibility.
- Are able to maintain confidentiality.
- Are able to communicate effectively with children and colleagues.
- Preferably have experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
The Weald Federation can offer you:
- Friendly and supportive colleagues and the opportunity to work as part of a creative team across the Federation.
- Support from Executive Heads and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
- Pupils who are inquisitive and keen to learn.
- Supportive parents.
- The opportunity to work in vibrant schools and communities.
- Schools situated in areas of natural beauty that enhance our children’s learning.
Working Hours: Individual Needs Assistant, 8.45am – 12pm, plus 5 hours as Midday Supervisory Assistant.
Please contact via email to frantoffice@thewealdfederation.org
Interview date: To be confirmed.
Wereservetherightto close this vacancy earlier thanthedate advertised. Interviews will be offered to suitable candidates followingtheir application.
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.
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Additional Information
IHISD safeguarding and welfare of children clause is included. 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. For further information, please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record .
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