Individual Needs Assistant - Nursery
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | Ditchling, East Sussex, BN6 8TU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | a971cbaf-4e4e-4147-8efb-3453ba34384f |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an Individual Needs Assistant (INA) to support an individual child in Nursery, who has an autism diagnosis. This child is an incredibly bubbly and curious student. This child is preparing to attend school in September. The role is for 3 hrs per day 2 days per week and 5 hours per day 1 day per week. This role has the potential for more hours dependant on outcome of the EHCP application.
The child will benefit from a person:
• With previous experience of working with children who have SEND needs.
• With previous experience supporting children in Early Years/knowledge of the EYFS.
• With the ability to work collaboratively with the teacher to provide the best possible learning opportunities for the child through adjusting the curriculum to meet the individual’s needs.
• With energy to be flexible and adapt the learning to suit the learner
Are you a positive person who can see past challenges to the potential in everyone?
Ditchling (St Margaret’s) CE Primary and Nursery is a rural school which serves a supportive community with the school at its heart. Children, parents, governors, the leadership team & staff are committed to ensuring all children flourish.
The successful candidate will:
- Have excellent interpersonal skills and be a team-player
- Have the ability to communicate professionally orally and in writing
- Be a creative problem- solver
- Have good organisational, planning and follow-through skills
- Enjoy the privilege of working with, and supporting, children’s learning
- Be highly motivated and keen to learn
What the school offers its staff
Ditchling (St Margaret’s) CE Primary and Nursery is a rural school which serves a supportive community with the school at its heart. Children, parents, governors, the leadership team & staff are committed to ensuring all children flourish.
We can offer you:
- children that are enthusiastic and eager to learn
- a strong, supportive and committed staff team
- engaged parents and a thriving village community
- a happy workplace with friendly, supportive colleagues
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are seeking an Individual Needs Assistant (INA) to support an individual child in Nursery, who has an autism diagnosis. This child is an incredibly bubbly and curious student. This child is preparing to attend school in September. The role is for 3 hrs per day 2 days per week and 5 hours per day 1 day per week. This role has the potential for more hours dependant on outcome of the EHCP application.
The child will benefit from a person:
• With previous experience of working with children who have SEND needs.
• With previous experience supporting children in Early Years/knowledge of the EYFS.
• With the ability to work collaboratively with the teacher to provide the best possible learning opportunities for the child through adjusting the curriculum to meet the individual’s needs.
• With energy to be flexible and adapt the learning to suit the learner
Are you a positive person who can see past challenges to the potential in everyone?
Ditchling (St Margaret’s) CE Primary and Nursery is a rural school which serves a supportive community with the school at its heart. Children, parents, governors, the leadership team & staff are committed to ensuring all children flourish.
The successful candidate will:
- Have excellent interpersonal skills and be a team-player
- Have the ability to communicate professionally orally and in writing
- Be a creative problem- solver
- Have good organisational, planning and follow-through skills
- Enjoy the privilege of working with, and supporting, children’s learning
- Be highly motivated and keen to learn
What the school offers its staff
Ditchling (St Margaret’s) CE Primary and Nursery is a rural school which serves a supportive community with the school at its heart. Children, parents, governors, the leadership team & staff are committed to ensuring all children flourish.
We can offer you:
- children that are enthusiastic and eager to learn
- a strong, supportive and committed staff team
- engaged parents and a thriving village community
- a happy workplace with friendly, supportive colleagues
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.