Individual Needs Assistant With Midday Supervisory Assistant duties (Wandle Learning Trust Grovelands Community Primary School)

Hours of work: 25 as INA, 5 as MDSA

Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only

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

Fixed-term for: 1 year

Closing date: Friday 26 June 2026

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

Wandle Learning Trust

Grovelands Community Primary School

Dunbar Drive

Hailsham

East Sussex

BN27 3UW

Phone: 01323 840062

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.grovelands-school.co.uk/

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

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.

About this Role

Individual Needs Assistant (25 hours per week) with Midday Supervisory Assistant duties (5 hours per week) at Grovelands Community Primary School

Grovelands Community Primary School, Hailsham, East Sussex

30 Hours per week, term time pattern

Salary: Single Status Grade 3 Point 7 (As the position is part-time/term-time only, the salary will be pro rota)

Actual salary £24,796

Wandle Learning Trust are looking to recruit an Individual Needs Assistant to work 30 hours per week, term time only at Grovelands Community Primary School to start September 2026. We are looking to recruit an energetic, patient and caring individual who has a passion for working with and supporting pupils with special educational needs.

Grovelands Community Primary School is looking to recruit an Individual Needs Assistant (25 hours per week) with Midday Supervisory Assistant duties (5 hours per week) to join our High Needs Facility for Autism.

The successful candidate should be prepared to work hard, be a positive and productive member of the staff team and respond positively to the challenges of day-to-day school life. We expect the most from our pupils so a candidate that has high expectations; has evidence of quality practice; will make learning fun and has a genuine belief that all children have the potential for success would be ideally suited to this post.

In return, we can offer you outstanding support and a commitment to your professional development, a supportive ethos where your contributions will be valued, a friendly team of enthusiastic colleagues and an attractive working environment with excellent facilities, well-behaved children and supportive families.

We would love you to come and visit us to get a better flavour of life at Grovelands. However if you would like more information about the post, please email the school office and leave your contact details and the Executive Headteacher will contact you.

The contract is on a fixed term basis, however this will be extended subject to funding.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification for further information on duties and requirements.

Grovelands Community Primary School is part of the Wandle Learning Trust, a growing Multi Academy Trust based in South London, currently comprising of two secondary schools and eight primary schools. The Trust also runs the Wandle Learning Partnership, which oversees our English, Maths and Teaching DfE Hubs, as well as our sector leading phonics programme, Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised.

Closing Date: 26th June 2026

Interviews: 29th June 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and a Children’s Barred List check.

The Wandle Learning Trust values the diversity of our students and is proud to inspire them through representative teaching and support staff. We aim to select all staff on merit, irrespective of race, sex, disability, age, gender reassignment, sexuality or other protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

The Academy welcomes applications from disabled candidates. If you have a disability, please indicate any adjustments we might make when applying in order to ensure that the shortlisting process is fair and meets your needs.

CVs are not accepted.

School office email is [email protected]

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Additional Information

The Academy 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 an 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.