Individual Needs Assisitant

West Sussex County Council; Chichester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

West Sussex County Council and St Nicolas and St Mary CE Primary School emphasise safeguarding and the welfare of children. All staff undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS, and must meet pre-employment requirements. The process may involve disclosures, references, and potential Ofsted waivers if disqualification issues arise.

The Trust and council outline a safeguarding policy that guides recruitment and ensures staff meet regulatory checks prior to appointment.

Job description

Please refer to the Job Description/Person Specification in your supporting statement. Relevant qualifications or training an advantage but not essential. It is desirable, but not essential, to have experience of:

• working in a primary school setting;
• working with SEND pupils.

The closing date for all applications is 12noon on Wednesday 18th November 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday 20th November 2026. Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

Safeguarding Statement St Nicolas and St Mary CE Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references. This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The Trust 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, shortlisted candidates will be required to demonstrate to the Trust, 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.

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 check ( service-check). This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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.