Individual Needs Assistant

Salary

£27,254- £27,694 pro rata

Contractual hours

Job category/type

Teaching and Leadership

Date posted

24/07/2026

Job reference

REQ0001267

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Application Form with guidance notes (Schools Support Staff) (1).doc

Paid weeks per year: Term Time only inclussive of holiday entitlement

Fixed term Start date: ASAP

About the Role

INA, 8.45am-3.15pm, 30 hours per week, Term Time Only with MDSA duties: Fixed term LGA Scale 4A - £27,254- £27,694 pro rata Hourly rate is £14.13 - £14.35 Start date: As soon as possible.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, supportive team player to work in either Key Stage 1 or 2 . The INA will be capable of offering high-quality input and support with individuals and small groups. You will need a wide variety of skills and a lot of energy.

(See the Job Description for details)

St. Andrew’s CE School is a positive and progressive school and an exciting and rewarding place to work. We have a hardworking, friendly staff team that is united in the belief that we are all learning together. We are proud to be a Church of England school, and our mission is, ‘To inspire a love of learning and live ‘life in all its fullness’ ensuring everyone can flourish and be the best that they can be.’ (John 10:10)

This is an exciting opportunity for a member of support staff looking to develop their career.

The successful candidate will

Be highly motivated, creative and flexible

• Have experience working with pupils with additional needs/ neurodivergence
• Experience in managing behaviour effectively and calmly
• Be inspirational, very well organised with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
• View working with children as a vocation and love their work
• Be a team player with good interpersonal skills
• Be sympathetic and supportive of the Christian ethos (even if not a practising Christian)
• Be an excellent role model to children, colleagues and parents, exemplifying our core values of love and respect
• Have high expectations of behaviour and achievement for all children
• Experience of Makaton would be desirable

In return, we will give you

• The opportunity to shine and share your strengths with others
• Freedom to innovate
• Truly remarkable, highly motivated children
• A fun, friendly, supportive staff team and school community
• Inspiring outdoor learning spaces
• The latest technology in classrooms
• On-going professional development
• Excellent support staff
• An engaged, active community in the centre of a diverse, inclusive and vibrant city We warmly welcome visits to the school. If you would like to make an appointment or have an informal discussion about the role with Sophie Thomas (Headteacher) or Jen Griffin (Deputy Headteacher), please contact the school office. Email: Sign in to view email Telephone number: 01273 770082

Closing date: Friday 11th September 2026

Interview date: Week beginning Monday 14th September 2026

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office: Belfast St, Hove BN3 3YT , Sign in to view email

Telephone: 01273 770082

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

Additional 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.

Company Information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resumes.