About The Role
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, and 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 info@arklittleridgeprimary.org 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 April
Benefits
* 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.
Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark here.
About Us
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.
Visit arklittleridgeprimary.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies.
Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.
Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.
Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
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