Individual Needs Assistant

Job title:

Individual Needs Assistant

Company

Teaching Personnel

Job description

Individual Needs Assistant – Full-Time Role (Primary)Location: Worthing Area
Start Date: September Start
Contract: Full-Time, Long-TermAre you a patient, caring individual with a passion for supporting children with additional needs? We are currently working with a warm and nurturing one-form-entry Catholic primary school in the Worthing area that is looking for a dedicated Individual Needs Assistant to join their close-knit team this September. This is a unique opportunity to support pupils in a school where kindness, compassion, and community are at the heart of everything they do.About the School:This welcoming primary school prides itself on being a caring and inclusive community, rooted in strong values of love, respect, and partnership with families. Staff here are passionate about getting to know every child and working closely with parents and carers to support each step of their educational journey.With a strong Catholic ethos, the school places Gospel values at the centre of daily life, helping children to grow academically, emotionally, and spiritually in a supportive environment. The school offers a safe, vibrant, and inspiring place for learning, where every child is recognised as unique and valued.About the Role – What You’ll Be Doing:As an Individual Needs Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support with learning, emotional regulation, or social development. Your role will be to nurture their progress, provide encouragement, and ensure they are included and confident in all areas of school life.Your responsibilities will include:Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with special educational needsSupporting emotional wellbeing and helping pupils regulate their emotions in a calm and reassuring wayEncouraging active participation and independence during lessons and school activitiesWorking closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individual support strategiesHelping to create a safe, inclusive environment where children feel happy and confidentWhat We’re Looking For:Experience supporting children with additional needs (SEN), or relevant training (desirable)A calm, nurturing approach with the ability to build strong relationships with childrenA commitment to inclusive education and the school’s ethos of compassion and supportTeamwork and strong communication skillsAn Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)Benefits of Working Through Teaching Personnel:Competitive weekly pay, paid directly through PAYEA dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placementAccess to free CPD and SEN-specific trainingFlexibility and a variety of opportunities in local schools£50 referral bonus for every educator you referAccess to the myTP portal for managing bookings and availabilityApply Today!If you’re passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to be part of a kind, values-led school community where every child is known, supported, and celebrated—we would love to hear from you.Apply now through Teaching Personnel to take the next step in your career as an Individual Needs Assistant in the Worthing area.All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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Expected salary

Location

Angmering, West Sussex

Job date

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 04:30:48 GMT

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