Individual Assistant; Little Horsted of England Primary School

Overview

Little Horsted CE Primary School is seeking to appoint an Individual Needs Assistant (INA) to work in Key Stage 2. The role is part-time, term-time only, Monday to Friday, 12:45 - 3:30pm, starting as soon as possible.

Hours of work: 13.75 hours per week

Working pattern:
Part-time, term-time only working for 39 weeks per year plus 5.85 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years  continuous service. As the position is part-time/term-time, the salary will be pro rata. Fixed term for: 6 months with an option to extend for a further year.

Closing date:
Friday 30 January 2026, 12pm

The Governors are seeking an INA who has a good knowledge of the Key Stage 2 curriculum and experience of working with children within that age range. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and will be able to demonstrate flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, and a commitment to ensuring every child succeeds.

• Prospective candidates should have a level 2 qualification or above, relevant experience and a good working knowledge of child protection, safeguarding procedures and policies essential in an education setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection in schools.

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the School Business Manager, Sarah Francilla, to arrange an informal chat with the Acting Head of School. Interview Dates:
Week commencing 9 February 2026.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The school will ensure it is not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration form as part of pre-employment checks and demonstrate they have not been disqualified.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified, the offer of employment will be subject to the candidate applying to Ofsted for a waiver and obtaining a waiver from Ofsted.

Little Horsted is a successful small rural school situated just off the A26 near Uckfield.

All school-based staff have a responsibility for safeguarding. The 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 Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity. For information on the DBS process, visit:  All school staff should work in accordance with the school s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.