Individual Needs Assistant

Individual Needs Assistant – Full-Time Role (Primary)

Location: South Lancing Area
Start Date: September Start
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for supporting children with additional needs? We are working with a large, vibrant primary school near the coast in South Lancing that is looking for a committed Individual Needs Assistant to join their supportive team this September. This is a fantastic opportunity to help children thrive in a school that celebrates individuality and fosters a love of learning every single day.

About the School:

This Ofsted-rated Outstanding school is a lively and inclusive three-form entry primary that puts children’s happiness, confidence, and progress at the heart of everything it does. Just a short walk from the sea, the school offers a dynamic and engaging learning environment where children are encouraged to believe in themselves and explore their unique talents.

The school is known for its exciting, pupil-focused curriculum, which is designed to inspire curiosity, independence, and achievement. Staff take pride in nurturing a learning environment where every child feels valued, motivated, and capable of anything.

About the Role – What You’ll Be Doing:

As an Individual Needs Assistant, you will be providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional learning, social, or emotional needs. Your role will be to help children engage with their learning, build confidence, and develop positive relationships with their peers and staff.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children with special educational needs, helping them to access a rich and varied curriculum

• Providing targeted assistance with learning tasks and emotional regulation

• Encouraging pupils’ independence and resilience both in and out of the classroom

• Collaborating closely with teachers and SEN staff to deliver personalised support strategies

• Helping to foster a safe, happy, and inclusive school environment where every child feels valued

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children with additional needs (SEN), or a related qualification (desirable)

• A caring, energetic, and proactive approach to supporting children

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• A genuine commitment to helping children achieve their full potential

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Benefits of Working Through Teaching Personnel:

• Competitive weekly pay, paid directly through PAYE

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your role

• Free access to CPD and SEN-specific training courses

• Flexible working options across local schools

• £50 referral bonus for every educator you refer

• Access to the myTP portal for managing timesheets and availability

Apply Today!

If you are passionate about making a positive impact and want to join a forward-thinking, inclusive school where children are celebrated for who they are, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now through Teaching Personnel and take the next step in your education support career as an Individual Needs Assistant in the South Lancing area.

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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.
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