Individual Needs Assistant with medical responsibilities (maternity cover)

Job description

The Governors wish to appoint an excellent candidate for a maternity cover role of INA with medical responsibilities.

St Bernadette's will offer you the opportunity to work in a supportive and innovative environment where there is a strong focus on promoting school values and effective lifelong learning. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and passionate about education, enjoys working as part of a team and is creative in their supportive approach. The successful candidate will understand their role in supporting and providing medical assistants to a child with complex needs, liaising with other professionals where appropriate.

We will offer you:

• A friendly and welcoming team of hardworking and dedicated colleagues
• Wonderful children and a happy school community
• Beautiful School grounds with plenty of opportunities for outside learning
• A school committed to inclusive education and with an ethos focused on success for all
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• A strong and supportive leadership team based on trust
• Medical training to support your role.

Hours per week: 29.17 hours

Paid weeks per year : 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date: Monday 16 th November 2026

Fixed term: to 12 November 2027 (subject to change)

For further details please contact the school on Tel: 01273 553813 or email: [email protected] Completed CES application forms will be accepted by email/post/hand direct to the school.

Closing date: Monday 5 th October at midnight (only successful candidates will be contacted)

Interview date: Monday 12 th October 2026

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for a successful application.

Website : www.stberns.com

Additional Information

Please ensure you apply with Catholic Education form, downloaded from above or Catholic Education Website

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 resume.