East Sussex County Council
Individual Needs Assistant with Midday Supervisory Assistant Duties (Grovelands Community Primary School)
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Hours of Work: 30 Hours
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: Until August 2027
Closing Date: Friday 25 September 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: office@grovelands.e-sussex.sch.uk [office@grovelands.e-sussex.sch.uk]
Website: www.grovelands.school.co.uk [www.grovelands.school.co.uk]
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Individual Needs Assistant (25 hours per week) with Midday Supervisory Assistant Duties (5 hours per week)
Grovelands Community Primary School, Hailsham, East Sussex
30 hours per week | Term-time only
Salary: Single Status Grade 3, Point 7
As this is a part-time, term-time-only position, the salary will be paid pro rata.
Actual salary: £24,796 FTE (£17,417 pro rata)
Wandle Learning Trust is looking to appoint an Individual Needs Assistant with Midday Supervisory Assistant duties to work 30 hours per week, term time only, within our High Needs Facility for Autism at Grovelands Community Primary School. The successful candidate will be required to start as soon as possible.
We are seeking an energetic, patient and caring individual who has a genuine passion for working with and supporting pupils with special educational needs. The successful candidate will be expected to work hard, contribute positively and productively as part of our staff team, and respond positively to the challenges and rewards of day-to-day school life. We have high expectations for all our pupils, and we are looking for someone who shares our belief that every child has the potential to succeed.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have high expectations of pupils and themselves.
- Demonstrate evidence of high-quality practice.
- Be committed to making learning engaging, enjoyable and purposeful.
- Have a patient, caring and positive approach.
- Enjoy working as part of a supportive and collaborative team.
- Have a genuine commitment to supporting children with special educational needs, particularly autism.
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In return, we can offer:
- Outstanding support and a strong commitment to your professional development.
- A supportive ethos where your contribution will be valued.
- A friendly and enthusiastic team of colleagues.
- An attractive working environment with excellent facilities.
- Well-behaved children and supportive families.
- The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives and learning of our pupils.
We would be delighted to welcome prospective applicants to visit the school and experience the life and ethos of Grovelands for themselves.
For further information about the role, please contact the school office by email, leaving your contact details. The Executive Headteacher will then contact you. Email: office@grovelands.e-sussex.sch.uk [office@grovelands.e-sussex.sch.uk]
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the role.
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: 25th September 2026
Interviews: week commencing 28th September 2026
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/151810/EDV-2026-GCPS-74569
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.
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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.
Individual Needs Assistant Job Description
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Midday Supervisory Assistant Job Description
https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/ytew/njuy/~edisp/ucmfa10652847.pdf
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.
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