Individual Needs Assistant

Individual Needs Assistant (INA)

Teaching Personnel are seeking dedicated and resilient Individual Needs Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in schools across the area.

This role is suited to individuals who are passionate about helping young people succeed, especially those who may face additional challenges within education. You'll play an important part in providing support, encouragement and consistency, helping pupils develop both academically and personally.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support
• Helping pupils engage with learning and classroom activities
• Building positive relationships and acting as a trusted adult
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and behaviour management
• Promoting confidence, independence and resilience
• Working closely with teachers and school support staff

We are keen to hear from candidates with experience in:

• Youth work
• Sports coaching
• Residential childcare
• Mental health support
• Social care
• Behaviour mentoring
• Support work
• Voluntary work with children and young people

Why work with Teaching Personnel?

• Flexible and long-term opportunities available
• Competitive rates of pay
• Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Recruitment Partner
• Access to the myTP app, allowing you to manage your availability, view and accept bookings, submit timesheets and access payslips quickly and easily

Working as an Individual Needs Assistant can be challenging at times, but it is also incredibly rewarding. If you're patient, resilient and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young people, we'd love to hear from you.

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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