Individual Needs Assistant (Westfield School)

Hours of work: 29.6 per week.

Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave).

As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.

Fixed term for: 12 months.

Closing date: Friday 17 July, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Interview date: W/c 20 July, 2026.

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

Westfield School

Main Road

Westfield

East Sussex

TN35 4QE

Phone: 01424751404

Email: ***email_hidden***

Website: Westfield School | Believe in your infinite potential

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Westfield School is a charming village school, set in the countryside just outside of Hastings. Our school is a friendly and welcoming place where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive.

We aim to create confident, curious, and compassionate learners who are healthy, happy and supported to achieve the best they can. We are a good school and we are looking for a nurturing and enthusiastic Individual Needs Assistant to join our support team to work with some of our children with SEN.

You will be providing 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs in our Early Years Foundation Stage enabling them to access the curriculum. Other responsibilities may include working with small groups, implementing personalised support plans, personal care, supporting communication and behaviour strategies, monitoring progress and recording observations and liaising with teachers and outside professionals.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience in supporting children with additional needs such as autism, speech, language and communication needs.

• Knowledge of, and the ability to implement a range of strategies in order to keep the pupil motivated.

• Understanding of SEND needs and has a commitment to inclusion within a mainstream setting.

• Be able to work on own initiative following guidance from the SENDCO and class teacher.

• Has excellent interpersonal skills and can build relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

• A calm, patient, resilient and flexible approach.

At Westfield, we foster a love of learning for everyone and are committed to ongoing professional development for all staff. We can offer you a warm, welcoming and supportive environment with engaged and enthusiastic children.

To apply for this role, please download the recruitment pack on our school website: Vacancies | Westfield School .

Please send completed application forms to: ***email_hidden***

Please ensure you read the application form guidance.

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.

Additional Information

This 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 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.