Individual Assistant; Iford and Kingston CE Primary School

Individual Needs Assistant (Iford and Kingston CE Primary School)

Lewes, East Sussex, United Kingdom (On-site)

• Job Identification 3505
• Job Category Education
• Posting Date 06/05/2026, 06:31 AM
• Apply Before 06/16/2026, 10:55 PM
• Locations Iford & Kingston CE Primary School, Kingston, BN7 3NR
  , GB (On-site)
• Enable Applications No
• Working Hours 16.25
• Salary From 24,796
• Salary To 24,796
• Working Pattern Part Time - term time
• Contract Type Fixed Term Contract
• Number of Openings 1

Hours of work: 16.25 per week. Working pattern:
Part-time, term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 5.65 weeks annual leave, increasing after 5 years). Salary is pro rata.

Fixed term until August 2027. Departure date as a fixed-term contract.

The Skylark Federation is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Individual Needs Assistant (INA) to join our welcoming and friendly team at Iford and Kingston CE Primary School. This rewarding position will primarily involve working closely with one child, supporting their learning, emotional regulation, and engagement with the curriculum. You will help create a nurturing, inclusive environment where they can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

• Deliver tailored support as part of the team, adapting learning into small, achievable steps and using visual structures to reduce anxiety.
• Provide emotional regulation support through daily check‑ins, co‑regulation, and trauma‑informed approaches.
• Follow the child’s personalised regulation plan, supporting de‑escalation and restorative conversations.
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals to ensure consistent, high‑quality support.
• Support predictability and transitions by preparing the child for changes and offering enhanced guidance during unstructured times.
• Build strong relationships with parents/carers and colleagues to promote the child’s well‑being and progress.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided, including guidance in trauma‑informed practice, emotional regulation strategies, and SEN approaches. A genuine passion for working with young children and those with additional needs is essential.

8:30am – 12:00pm, term time only.

As soon as possible.

16th June 2026.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The successful candidate must demonstrate they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations by completing a self‑declaration form. If found disqualified, the offer of employment will be subject to a waiver from Ofsted.

The school requires all staff to hold or obtain an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information please visit

All staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. The school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy applies at all times.