Individual Needs Assistant

Randstad Education; Hassocks; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational recruitment firm in Hassocks is seeking an Individual Needs Assistant (SEN) to join their supportive primary team. This full-time role focuses on providing personalized support to SEN learners, requiring prior experience and confidence. You will help cater to students with complex communication needs in an outstanding independent school. The position offers term-time hours and great career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Accessible public transport links

Top of the range technology and resources

Supportive senior leadership

Brilliant career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must provide references from relevant Teaching Assistant experience.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support SEN learners on a 1:1 basis.
• Work in small groups with children who have profound needs.

Skills

Experience supporting SEN learners

Confidence working with children

Knowledge of the current national curriculum

Job description

Overview

Do you want to help children reach their full potential? Do you have a passion for learning and supporting fun, creative education? Are you looking to join a supportive, dedicated school team?

If you answered yes, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Join an Ofsted Outstanding Independent Specialist School, catering to young people aged 6 to 19 with complex communication and social needs, typically associated with Autism Spectrum Conditions. You\u2019ll be part of a committed team, dedicated to providing an education that fosters confidence, resilience, and empowers each child from day one!

With around 110 pupils, the school offers a personalised and supportive environment. They are currently seeking an Individual Needs Assistant (SEN) to join their primary team on a full-time, term-time only basis (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM).

Role and Responsibilities

• Spend 80% of your time supporting SEN learners on a 1:1 basis, with the remaining time working in small groups.
• Experience and confidence in working with children who have profound needs are essential.
• Join a passionate team invested in delivering a broad, balanced curriculum tailored to meet every pupil\u2019s unique needs.

Benefits

• Accessible Public transport links
• School hours/term time only
• Permanent position
• Top of the range technology and resources
• Supportive Senior leadership
• Brilliant career progression opportunities

Requirements

• Relevant Teaching Assistant experience (Must be able to provide references)
• Relevant knowledge of the current national curriculum
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Application and Contact

Responsibilities:

• Supporting learners on a 1:1 and small group basis

If you want to know more about this fabulous opportunity or wish to send us your application then please apply now. For more information on this role please contact Bryony today on 01293 527416.

This role is open to receiving applications over the next two weeks. Within a week of the closing date, appropriate applicants will begin a three-stage interview process, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the final stage of the interview process with appropriate school leadership.