Individual Needs Assistant (The Cavendish School - Primary Phase)

Hours of work: 32.5

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 for: Linked to pupil

Closing date: 9am Sunday 01 November 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

The Cavendish School

Eldon Road

Eastbourne

East Sussex

BN21 1UE

Phone: 01323 731340

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Website: https://cavendish.cet.uk/

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

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.

Individual Needs Assistant - ( Cavendish School Primary Phase )

Single Status 3, Point 7

£25,614 pro rata, Actual Pay £19,437

32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday - 08.15am - 3.15 pm)

Term Time Only plus INSET days

Fixed Term attached to the pupil

Closing date: 9am 01 November 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 10 November 2026

Starting date: As soon as possible

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Cavendish School, Eastbourne, is looking for a highly motivated and committed Individual Needs Assistant who is passionate and enthusiastic to join in the continued development and success of our Primary Phase as part of our exciting all through status. If you have the skills, drive and enthusiasm this could be the perfect role for you.

We are looking for an Individual Needs Assistant to work in our primary phase, to assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the pupils to whom you are assigned to, to enable them to make best use of the educational opportunities available to them.

This school offers:

• A strong and visionary leadership
• To be part of a vibrant community
• To be part of an exciting new environment in our all-through campus.
• The school was identified by OFSTED as ‘Outstanding’ in January 2025
• Excellent CPD opportunities for all levels and interests
• Staff Wellbeing: a genuine focus on staff wellbeing

• Pupils who are motivated and keen to learn

The successful candidate will need;

• To have experience of supporting children in a classroom environment,

• To have knowledge and understanding of child development

• To be effective in establishing good relationships with pupils, staff and parents

• To have excellent organisation skills

The successful candidate will be responsible for pupils' learning and wellbeing, sharing good practice in the classroom setting and at play/lunchtimes and one to one SEN pupil support.

You will join a team of dedicated and caring staff in establishing outstanding provision, learning and progress for all our pupils.

Please visit our website for further details as well as the application process via the recruitment platform mynewterm https://cet.uk/vacancies/

We look forward to receiving your application, if you have any questions please email Sign in to view email

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check 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. We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the school