Individual Needs Assistant (EYFS)

Denton Community Primary School & Nursery is a happy and exciting place to learn. The children are at the heart of everything we do. At Denton we strive to enable all of our children to be the best that they can be. Our inspiration for everyone in our school community is for them to have relentless ambition for themselves and others.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Individual Needs Assistant to join our wonderful EYFS team from September to support a child with an EHCP. The post would suit someone who has experience of working with children who have complex learning difficulties.  

"This school is a happy place. Pupils love learning at this inclusive community school. Pupils behave well. As a result, the school is calm and orderly."

(Ofsted 2024)

We would like someone who:

• is passionate about supporting children's learning

• has excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

• has good literacy and numeracy skills

• would enjoy making a real difference to the lives of young people

We can offer:

• a lovely school with strong provision

• happy, friendly children eager to learn

• a supportive team of teachers and teaching assistants to work alongside

• a commitment to Continuing Professional Development

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Denton Community Primary School & Nursery is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.10pm (30 minute unpaid lunch break)

Closing date for applications: 9.00am on Friday 9th May  2025

Shortlisting: Monday 12th May 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th May 2025

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school at finance@denton.e-sussex.sch.uk to arrange a visit. 

Class Teacher

Denton Community Primary School & Nursery are looking for a class teacher from September 2025.  This is an exciting opportunity to work with forward thinking staff and wonderful children. 

Our school motto is, "Kind, Resilient & Respectful”.  

Our ethos is overwhelmingly one of inclusivity and mutual respect. 

Contract: Permanent

Our ideal candidate will: 

• Ensure, through great teaching, that progress over time is outstanding; 
• Work hard to ensure that all gaps in learning are closed; 
• Enjoy working with members of the school team and our parents; 
• Be a positive role model for all pupils; 
• Love learning! 

In return we offer: 

• A happy and caring school 
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do. 
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals. 
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the pupils’ life chances. 
• A school in which the pupils are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful. 

“Pupils love learning at this inclusive, happy school. Pupils behave well. As a result, the school is calm and orderly” Ofsted 2024 

We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. 

Closing date: Monday 12th May (3:00pm) 

Interview date: Thursday 15th May & Friday 16th May 

Start date: September 2025 

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please email finance@denton.e-sussex.sch.uk  to arrange a visit.  

Further information, including application details, are available from the school business manager, Mrs Amanda Townsend: 

Tel:  01273 51337 

Email:  finance@denton.e-sussex.sch.uk