Individual Needs Assistant

We are seeking to appoint for the start of the next academic year a highly motivated Individual Needs Assistant. This role will be a fixed term position and will involve supporting the learning and development of small groups and individual pupils.  We can offer you a friendly, supportive school with great opportunities for professional development.

The successful candidate will:

• have an enthusiasm for working with primary aged children
• have good literacy and mathematical skills
• be hard working, resilient and adaptable to change
• have an understanding and knowledge of supporting children’s learning

If you have a passion for education, we can offer you support and challenge to develop further. By joining the Ark schools network you will gain access to an exclusive range of benefits including comprehensive CPD, training and best-practice sharing opportunities, reduced gym membership, large retail discounts.

Interested in this exciting opportunity? If you have any questions and/or would like to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs H Kemp on 01424 752266, or email [email protected] to arrange a visit to the school.

To apply please go to http://arklittleridgeprimary.org/vacancies. The closing date for applications is 9 am on Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Location: Hastings

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract: Fixed term – dependent on pupil’s placement within the school

Hours: 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday  - hours to be confirmed

Salary: £ 8,554 per annum gross

Closing date: Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Interviews:  Tuesday 29th^th April

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

We are a two-form entry school, with 60 pupils in each year group, ranging from reception through to year 6. Our staff make a tremendous effort to get to know each pupil and provide them with the very best care. We are dedicated to providing children with the best possible education and we strive to be the best that we can be at all times.

The vision for our pupils is clear: Our children will be secure in the knowledge of who they are and where they come from, and confident in looking to where they will go next. To achieve their ambitious goals, our pupils and staff work hard and have high aspirations. We ensure all children have access to a broad balanced and purposeful curriculum, as well as providing excellent enrichment opportunities.