Individual Needs Assistant

LANCING COLLEGE; Worthing; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Worthing seeks an Individual Needs Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with special educational needs in the classroom. The role involves collaborating with teachers to enhance the pupil's learning and well-being. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in education, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a commitment to supporting students with additional needs. Applications are required to include a CV and covering letter, with the closing date set for February 2, 2026.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced Teacher or Teaching Assistant focused on SEN.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt resources for individual learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support individual students with SEN in the classroom.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, professionals, and parents.
• Monitor and assess pupil's progress and learning.

Skills

Qualified Teacher or Teaching Assistant

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Technology adaptation

Passion for education and SEN

Flexibility in a school environment

Job description

Overview

The Appointment The Individual Needs Assistant role is to support a pupil in lower Key stage 2 with 1:1 assistance within the classroom, with occasional withdrawal to provide specific support. Job Title: Individual Needs Assistant. Responsible To: Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and Head.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the individual pupil as guided by the class teacher and the SENCO.
• Undertake administrative tasks and adapt resources as necessary to support the pupil.
• Support pupil progress and achievement towards specific targets.
• Liaise with other teachers and professionals as appropriate.
• Support the teacher in looking after the wellbeing and pastoral needs of the pupil.
• Communicate effectively with the teacher and other professionals, as well as the parents.
• Be fully committed to the safeguarding and welfare of our pupils.
• Ensure provision of core literacy and numeracy skills.
• Support the teacher and/or SENCO in monitoring, assessing, and recording the pupil's progress and learning.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified and experienced Teacher or Teaching Assistant with a particular interest in supporting pupils with SEN.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a caring manner with children.
• Good and effective communication skills and strong organisational skills.
• Confident in adapting technology to meet individual learning needs.
• Commitment and passion for education and SEN.
• Committed to collaboration with teaching staff and SENCO, ensuring proactive responses to the child's individual requirements.
• Ability to work flexibly and balance priorities in a busy school environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with children with SEN, particularly on a 1:1 basis.
• Good understanding of independent schools and their rationale.

Application Procedure

Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing. Informal conversations about the post may be arranged with the SENCO, Amie Bennet at [e-mail]. A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of two referees, one of whom should be the candidate's current or most recent employer, should be included with the application. Closing date: Monday 2 February 2026. The School reserves the right to call individuals to interview prior to the closing date for applications.