Teaching assistant /SEN individual needs assistant

Hangleton Primary School; Portslade by Sea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Hangleton Primary School in Portslade seeks a Teaching Assistant to work under teachers, delivering specialized support programmes so every child can engage with the curriculum and thrive.

You will assist with IEP implementation, intervene with planned programmes, promote independence, and use ICT to support learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience working with children with significant needs and social/communication difficulties.

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: Work flexibly with colleagues to deliver planned intervention programmes.
• Foster Independence: Set challenging expectations to promote self-esteem and pupil independence.
• Communication & Inclusion: Use strategies to promote inclusion and social interaction.

Skills

Pupil support

IEP implementation

Intervention delivery

Adaptability

ICT for learning

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

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