Individual Needs Assistant (Cavendish School Primary Phase))

Hours of work: 32.5 Hours
Working pattern: Part-time Term-time only etc.
(As the position is part-time/term-time only the above salary will be pro rata)
Fixed term: Linked to Pupil

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 22 April 2026

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

The Cavendish School
Eldon Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 1UE

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Please note we do not accept CVs.

Individual Needs Assistant - (Cavendish School Primary Phase)
Single Status 3 Point 7
24796 pro rata Actual Pay 18816
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 Wednesday 22 April 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 27 April 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 look forward to receiving your application if you have any questions please 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 We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the school.