Individual Needs Assistant (Pevensey & Westham CoE School)

Hours of work: 29.66 hours per week

Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)

(As the position is part-time & term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Fixed term for: 12 months

Closing date: 12:00pm, 24 July 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Pevensey & Westham CoE Primary School

86 High St, Westham, Pevensey BN24 5LP

Phone: 01323 762269

Email: [email protected]

Website: Pevensey and Westham Primary School - Home

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Individual Needs Assistant to work across KS1/KS2 joining our dedicated team at Pevensey & Westham CE Primary School. The successful candidate will possess:

• Previous experience working in a Primary School setting.
• Experience in supporting children with additional needs.
• Knowledge and experience of autism preferred
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• A proactive approach and the initiative to contribute effectively.
• Resilience, energy, and a commitment to engaging both pupils and their parents.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about making a meaningful difference in children's lives by enabling them to learn, thrive, and achieve their full potential.

At Pevensey & Westham Primary School, we value our staff and invest in their wellbeing and professional growth. We offer:

• Wellbeing support to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional training and development opportunities.
• Regular ongoing support to help you excel in your role.
• Supportive colleagues who share a common vision for high-quality education.
• Beautiful surroundings and a location that inspires both staff and children alike.

If you are ready to join our team and make a positive impact in our children's lives, we would love to hear from you!

To express your interest in this role please complete and return the support staff application form via email, making sure you clearly outline why we should hire you.

Interview date: To be announced

Pevensey & Westham CEP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to obtain an enhanced DBS Certificate with the Local Authority. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

Additional Information

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.