Teaching assistant / individual needs assistant

Hangleton Primary School; Portslade by Sea; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Hangleton Primary School in Portslade by Sea is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work under guidance of teaching staff, delivering specialized support programmes and helping pupils with significant needs access the curriculum.

You will be part of a linked schools arrangement with Benfield, may work at either site, and contribute to IEPs, intervention delivery, and promoting pupil independence and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with significant needs and social/communication difficulties.
• Completion Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant.
• Solid understanding of the national curriculum, child development, and basic learning strategies.
• Ability to work in a team and self-evaluate learning needs.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills and ability to use ICT to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Specialised Pupil Support: supervise and provide tailored support for pupils with significant needs, ensuring safety and access to learning.
• IEP Implementation: assist in the development and delivery of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans.
• Intervention Delivery: deliver planned intervention programmes with colleagues.
• Foster Independence: promote self-esteem and pupil independence.
• Communication & Inclusion: promote inclusion and social interaction.

Skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Numeracy

Literacy

ICT proficiency

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Tools

ICT tools

Job description

The Job

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant, working under the guidance of teaching staff to deliver specialized support programmes. You won't just be "helping out"—you will be a vital link in ensuring every child, regardless of their challenges, can engage with the curriculum and thrive.

This role comes with an additional 1/2 hour lunch time duty

Benfield and Hangleton are linked schools, so this may involve working at either site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Specialised Pupil Support: Supervise and provide tailored support for pupils with significant needs, ensuring their safety and full access to learning activities.
• IEP Implementation: Assist in the development and delivery of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans
• Intervention Delivery: Work flexibly with colleagues to successfully deliver planned intervention programmes.
• Foster Independence: Set challenging expectations that promote self-esteem and encourage pupil independence.
• Communication & Inclusion: Use strategies to promote the inclusion of all pupils and encourage social interaction.

What You Bring

We are seeking a candidate who balances professional skill with genuine heart. The ideal applicant will have:

• Experience: Proven experience working with children of a relevant age, specifically those with significant needs and social/communication difficulties.
• Qualifications: Completion Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant
• Technical Knowledge: A solid understanding of the national curriculum, child development, and basic learning strategies (e.g., literacy and numeracy).
• Adaptability The ability to work constructively within a team while self-evaluating your own learning needs.
• Essential Skills: Good numeracy/literacy skills and the ability to use ICT and other classroom technology effectively to support learning.

This is more than a job; it is a chance to provide the "particular support" that allows a child with complex needs to succeed. You will work in a supportive environment where your feedback on pupil progress is valued and directly informs the teacher's planning