Job Description

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: 3pm Wednesday 12 November 2025


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


Cavendish Education Trust - Roselands Infants School


Woodgate Road


Eastbourne


East Sussex


BN22 8PD


Phone: 01323 726764


Email: hr@cet.uk


Website: www.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

Single Status 3, Point 7

24,796 per annum (pro rata) Actual Pay 18,816

32.5 hours per week,

term time only

Fixed Term - linked to a pupil

Start Date: as soon as possible

Closing date: 3pm Wednesday 12 November 2025


Interview date: Thursday 20 November 2025

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

Roselands School 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 team. 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 assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the pupils to whom you are assigned too, to enable them to make best use of the educational opportunities available to them.



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 enquire about the pupil's medical needs and requirements of the role prior to applying, candidates should contact Carol Wallis, Head of School via office@roselands.cet.uk



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



We look forward to receiving your application, if you have any questions please email hr@cet.uk


Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils 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 www.gov.uk/crb-criminal-records-bureau-check . We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the trust.



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.