Individual Needs Assistant


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	£18,059 Pro-rata (FTE £24,849 per annum)
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Forest Row, RH18 5JA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	21 Sept 2026
Closing date:	21 Oct 2026

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Summary

Individual Needs AssistantContract type: Term Time Only, Fixed Term Contract. This post is offered on a rolling fixed-term contract linked to individual pupil need and associated funding. The appointment will end when the pupil leaves the school or when the funding for the role ceases, whichever occurs first.Hours: 35 hours per week (Mon - Fri 08:00 - 15:30 including 30 minutes unpaid lunch)Salary: £18,059 Pro-rata (FTE £24,849 per annum)Start date: ASAPPurpose of the job:To undertake learning support duties and assist the class teacher in meeting the day to day needs of the pupils in our Lower School classes

To support the class teacher with the delivery of the curriculum, including preparation of resources

To provide additional support for the welfare of children within the class

To respond to the pupils’ needs, enabling them to make good progress in their learning

To supervise pupils during break and lunchtimes

General Duties:Participate in relevant meetings with colleagues, parents and be involved in links with external agencies as part of curriculum enhancement, including extra-curricular activities and off-site visits

Support other members of the curriculum area and students as appropriate

Review your own professional development and maintain professional standards

Carry out any other such duties as the post holder may reasonably be required to do

Person Specification:Essential A proven record of forming good working relationships with children and colleagues

Committed individual with an interest in Steiner Waldorf educationSelf-motivated and imaginativeAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues and parents Flexible and positive attitude to work

Capacity to deliver the curriculum in an artistic and creative mannerDesirablePrevious classroom assistant experience in an Upper or Secondary School First Aid at Work Certificate

Knowledge/Qualification in Steiner Waldorf education

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