Individual Needs Assistants & Midday Supervisory Assistants (St Philip’s Catholic Primary School)

Hours of work: 22.25 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: Until the end of March 2027

Closing date: 16th October 2026

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

St Philip’s Catholic Primary School (High Street, New Town, Uckfield TN22 5DJ)
Phone: 01825762032
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stphilips.e-sussex.sch.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

‘Let Your Light Shine’ at St Philip’s Catholic Primary School

At St Philip’s Catholic Primary School, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We are a warm, positive and supportive learning community where dedicated staff work together to help every child flourish. We are excited to appoint two caring, enthusiastic and motivated Individual Needs Assistants to join our happy and popular school.

We are seeking committed team players who are passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential. Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) would be an advantage.

The position is for 22.25 hours a week, supporting a child in KS2. The hours are 8:30-3:15 on Mondays and Tuesdays, and 12:00-3:15 on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

The position will also include the responsibility of being a Midday Supervisor (MDSA) over the children’s lunch hour.

Initially the roles are fixed term until the end of March 2027.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s educational journeys, helping them to thrive both academically and personally.

We are looking for someone who:

- Is enthusiastic, patient, and nurturing
- Has excellent communication skills
- Can support positive behaviour effectively
- Works well as part of a team
- Is passionate about inclusive education and helping every child succeed

St Philip’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For further details and an application form, please contact the school office:

Email: [email protected]

Alternatively, you can find an application form on our school website www.stphilips.e-sussex.sch.uk under the ‘Information’ then ‘Vacancies’ tab.

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.