Individual Needs Assistant

Brighton & Hove City Council; Portslade by Sea; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Brighton & Hove City Council's St Nicolas CE Primary School in Portslade is seeking an experienced Individual Needs Assistant to support pupils with SEN, including ASC/ADHD or attachment needs, in line with EHCPs.

You will assist learning in class, in small groups or 1:1, with lunchtime support, and contribute to an inclusive ethos; term-time, 26 hours per week.

Successful candidate will relate well to children, work with BHISS support, and meet the described requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to relate well to young children with confidence and a calm manner.
• Ability to establish and develop effective 1:1 relationships with children.
• Experience in supporting reading, writing or maths progress.
• Ability to work independently to deliver learning programmes with school and BHISS guidance.
• Ability to engage pupils in activities led by teachers.
• Ability to support social, emotional, and mental health needs using BHISS strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in class, in small group interventions and/or 1:1.
• Provide lunchtime support.
• Be flexible, resourceful and contribute to an inclusive ethos.

Skills

Child rapport

1:1 support

Reading/writing/maths support

Independent delivery

Student engagement

Social/Emotional support

Job description

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Location St Nicolas CE Primary School, Locks Hill, Portslade, BN41 2LA

Salary Actual Salary per annum: £18,905.59 to £19,854.07

Job profile for Individual Needs Assistant

Individual Needs Assistant

Location: St Nicolas CE Primary School, Locks Hill, Portslade, BN41 2LA 27/09/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Actual Salary per annum: £18,905.59 to £19,854.07 Contractual hours 26 Job category/type Teaching and Leadership Date posted 18/09/2026 Job reference REQ0001505 Attachments INA Teaching Assistant Level C behaviour guidance support.doc INA Advert September 2026.docx Application Form (Support Staff).docx Person Spec INAs.docx

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, caring and dedicated Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, working with children with EHCPs (Education, Health & Care Plans) due to significant ASC, ADHD or attachment needs.

You will be required to support learning in class, in small group interventions and/or on a one-to-one basis as necessary. You should be flexible, resourceful and willing to support the inclusive ethos of our school. This role also includes lunchtime support.

Part-time: 26 hours per week (6.5 hours per day – 4 days per week), term-time only.

Paid weeks per year:47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date:As soon as possible following checks

About the Role

The successful candidate will need:

• The ability to relate well to young children, with confidence and a calm manner in order to build good relationships
• Ability to establish and develop effective and supportive 1:1 relationships with children
• Experience in supporting children using programmes designed to encourage progress in reading, writing or maths
• Ability to work independently to deliver specific learning programmeswith support and guidance both in school and from the Brighton and Hove Inclusion Support Service (BHISS)
• Ability and skills to encourage the pupils to engage in activities led by class teachers
• Ability to support children in managing their social, emotional and mental health needs & presenting behaviours using strategies suggested by theBHISSteam and the school

Closing date: By midnight on Sunday 27th September 2026

Interview date:Thursday 8th October 2026

Additional Information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company Information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

St NicolasCEPrimary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfareof children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.