East Sussex County Council
Individual Needs Assistant (Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School)
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Individual Needs Assistant (Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School)
Individual Needs Assistant (Part-Time, Term-Time Only)
Hours of Work: 30 hours and 25 minutes per week 30.42 hours per week (pro rata) Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only
- 39 weeks of work per year
- Plus 6.05 weeks of annual leave (increases to more than 5 weeks after 5 years’ continuous service)
- Fixed-term contract dependent on pupil enrolment.
Closing Date: Tuesday 14 July 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
School Details
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School 📍 Gundreda Road, Lewes, BN7 1PU
📞 Phone: 01273 472776 ✉ Email: personnel@wallands.org 🌐 Website: https://www.wallandsschool.org
Job Summary
The school is seeking an Individual Needs Assistant (I (Industry term, not replaced) NA Assistant) for the following hours:
- Hours: 30 hours and 25 minutes per week (8.45am to 3.20pm, 5 days a week, including 30 minutes unpaid lunch break)
This is a fixed-term position dependent on enrolement for continued engagement.
About the School
We are a primary school with a Nursery and a special facility located in Lewes. Our school is:
- Situated on the edge of the South Downs National Park
- Set within fantastic grounds
- Within a short travel distance from Eastbourne and Brighton
We boast:
- A supportive, caring, and dedicated staff team and governing body
- Fabulous children, thriving within a safe, nurturing environment
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Responsibilities and Expectations
We are looking for a trusted and skilled professional to be part of our team. Key qualifications and skills include:
- Experience in:
- Supporting children across the primary age ranges
- Working with children who have additional needs
- Willingness and ability to:
- Undertake relevant training and Medicaid responsibilities
- Maintain a calm, caring, and resilient character
- Establish and sustain positive relationships with each child
- Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills
- Generate flexibility and creativity as needed
- Verify compliance with disqualification requirements under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018
Training and Support
As part of delivering great outcomes for children, we offer:
- Range of training to deepen existing skills and knowledge
- Support from leadership team to thrive in your role
- A commitment to nurturing professional growth and safeguarding standards
Why Choose Us?
Our team values the following benefits:
- A chance to work with fantastic children
- A friendly and collaborative staff environment
- Ongoing professional development
- Our school has received consistent praise:
- Ofsted Inspection Report (September 2022): "This is a great place to learn. Leaders have high aspirations and care deeply about the wellbeing of every child."
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Next Steps
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Arrange a visit or informal discussion Call or email to arrange the visit or speak with the Headteacher:
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Please contact: Fiona Adams, Business Manager ✉ Email: personnel@wallands.org (Application form, person specification, and job description available upon request.)
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Enhanced DBS check is mandatory for all school-based roles.
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Background and Compliance
- Safeguarding Commitment: At no point will we employ an individual who has been disqualified for significant childcare-related offences.
- Ofsted Waiver: If the preferred candidate faces disqualification and seeks reassessment, an application for waiver will be submitted to Ofsted as a preprocessing requirement for employment. No offer of employment can be considered without confirmation from Ofsted.
- Safeguarding External Policy: Our team is bound by our safeguarding and child protection policies as outlined in our school regulations.
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