Individual Needs Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive primary school in Littlehampton is seeking an Individual Needs Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with additional learning needs. This full-time role offers a chance to make a significant impact on a child's learning journey. The ideal candidate will have experience working with SEND, strong communication skills, and a patient demeanor. Competitive weekly pay and ongoing training opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Opportunities for ongoing CPD and specialised SEND training

Dedicated consultant support

Access to additional school-based roles

Qualifications

• Experience with special educational needs is essential.
• Must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• Able to develop positive relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a pupil with individual needs.
• Assist with learning activities and adapt tasks as needed.
• Promote emotional regulation and positive behavior.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff.
• Integrate the pupil into classroom and school life.

Skills

Experience working with children, particularly those with SEND

Good communication skills

Patient and nurturing

Ability to build trusting relationships

Confidence in educational and behavioral strategies

Proactive and reliable

Job description

Individual Needs Assistant (Primary School)
Location: Littlehampton
Contract: Full-time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: January
Pay: £88.92- £95

Teaching Personnel is working closely with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Littlehampton, who are seeking a committed Individual Needs Assistant (INA) to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with additional learning and social needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to help a child thrive, develop confidence and engage positively in their learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with individual needs
• Assist with learning activities, adapting tasks when necessary
• Promote independence, emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO and school support team
• Maintain a calm, encouraging and child-centred approach
• Support the pupil’s integration into the classroom and wider school life

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children, particularly those with SEND
• Patient, nurturing and resilient
• Able to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Confident in following educational and behavioural strategies
• Good communication skills
• Reliable, proactive and committed to supporting children’s development
• Must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check (or be registered on the Update Service)

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive weekly pay
• Opportunities for ongoing CPD and specialised SEND training
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
• Access to additional school-based roles as they become available
• A chance to genuinely impact a child’s educational experience

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and would like to join a caring primary school through Teaching Personnel, please apply today by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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