Individual Needs Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Worthing; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary education recruitment agency is seeking an Individual Needs Assistant to provide personalized support for pupils with additional needs in Worthing. This full-time role focuses on encouraging participation and assisting with emotional wellbeing. Experience in a school environment is vital, along with a calm and proactive approach to supporting children. The position requires an enhanced DBS certificate and offers an immediate start. Competitive daily salary based on experience.

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Guidance from recruitment consultants

Qualifications

• Experience in schools or supporting children with SEND.
• Must have enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willing to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for individual learning and emotional needs.
• Encourage class participation through positive reinforcement.
• Adapt learning activities and materials as needed.
• Help with emotional regulation and social interaction.

Skills

Supporting children with SEND

Calm and proactive attitude

Confidence with behaviour challenges

Awareness of safeguarding

Job description

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Job Title: Individual Needs Assistant – Primary School
Location: Worthing
Salary: £90 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Are you experienced in supporting children with additional needs or looking to start your career in a nurturing primary school environment?
GSL Education are seeking an Individual Needs Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Worthing. The school caters to children with a wide range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, Speech and Language Difficulties, and SEMH.

About the Role:
You’ll be working closely with one or two pupils who need extra help accessing learning. This could include supporting communication, behaviour regulation, sensory needs, or helping with emotional wellbeing. Every child is different, so you’ll be guided by the class teacher and SENCo to give personalised support that makes a real difference.

Responsibilities:

Offer 1:1 support tailored to individual learning or emotional needs

Encourage participation in class through positive reinforcement

Adapt activities and materials where needed

Use tools such as visual timetables, Now and Next boards, or sensory strategies

Help manage emotional regulation and social interaction

Liaise with teachers and parents to track progress

Provide personal care if required (training provided)

Requirements:

Experience in schools or supporting children with SEND

Calm, reliable, and proactive attitude

Confidence supporting behaviour or communication challenges

Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)

What We Offer:

Friendly, supportive school with strong SEN team

Ongoing guidance from your GSL consultant

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information, contact Georgia Haran at GSL Education.
To register your interest, click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV.