Individual Needs Assistant

Teaching Personnel are currently looking for Individual Needs Assistants to work in primary schools across Hastings and the surrounding areas.

The role involves supporting pupils with additional needs on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, helping them engage with learning, build confidence and make progress throughout the school day.

The right candidate will be patient, reliable and able to build positive relationships with young people. Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults is desirable, but we also welcome applications from those with backgrounds in care, support work, youth work or similar roles.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils with SEN, including ASD, ADHD and SEMH needs
• Working closely with teachers and wider school staff
• Helping pupils stay focused and engaged in lessons
• Encouraging independence and positive behaviour
• Providing emotional and academic support where needed

Requirements:

• A positive and supportive approach
• Good communication skills
• Previous experience working with children or young people is beneficial
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one

What we offer:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Competitive rates of pay
• An easy to use app for you to manage your TP account and diary
• Local work in schools across Hastings and East Sussex
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions

If you're looking for a rewarding role supporting young people in education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today - shortlisted applicants will be contacted by our team.

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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