Individual Assistant; Wivelsfield Primary School

Job Details

Hours of work: 27 per week. Working pattern:
Part‑time, term‑time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave). As the position is part‑time/term‑time only, the above salary will be pro rata. Fixed term for: 12 months.

Closing date: 09 March 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Wivelsfield Primary School
South Road
Wivelsfield Green
RH17 7QN

Phone: 01444 471393
Email: office
Website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged; please contact the school to make an appointment.

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Wivelsfield Primary School and Nursery is looking for an Individual Needs Assistant, for approximately 27 hours per week, to start as soon as possible. The hours will be:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:40 am‑3:15 pm.
• Wednesday 8:40 am‑12:30 pm.

You will work as part of the SEN team with individual children across KS1 and KS2. You will also help with lunchtime supervision.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a genuine passion for working to achieve the best outcomes for all children, including those with SEND.
• Have some experience working with children with neurodiversity, either in the workplace or at home.
• Be a flexible team player.
• Be committed to promoting high standards in all aspects of school life.
• Be keen to engage in continuing professional development.

• A happy and supportive environment in spacious modern premises.
• A school that is forward‑thinking.
• Good professional development opportunities.

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.

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 an Enhanced DBS check or an Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to  .

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.