Individual Needs Assistant

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 (pro-rata to £17,417)

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 office@grovelands.e-sussex.sch.uk