Learning Support Assistant
Job description
Individual Needs Assistant – Full-Time Role (Primary)
Location: Worthing Area
Start Date: ASAP or September Start
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them thrive in a supportive and inclusive school environment? We are currently working with a vibrant primary school in the Worthing area, known for its strong community spirit and commitment to nurturing every child’s potential. This school is looking for a dedicated Individual Needs Assistant to join their team and provide tailored support to pupils with additional learning, emotional, or behavioural needs.
About the School:
This school is at the heart of the local community, fostering a warm and inclusive environment where every pupil is valued as an individual. The school is known for its strong ethos of kindness, respect, and resilience, with a focus on building confidence and emotional wellbeing in all students. The school’s inclusive approach ensures that all children, regardless of their needs, are encouraged to reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Supporting children with additional needs, ensuring they can access the curriculum effectively
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Assisting pupils with emotional regulation and promoting positive behaviours
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Encouraging pupil engagement and boosting their confidence to participate in classroom activities
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Providing tailored support during lessons, breaks, and extra-curricular activities
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Collaborating with teachers and other staff members to track pupil progress and share feedback
What We’re Looking For:
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Experience supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) or a relevant qualification (desirable)
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A patient, nurturing approach with the ability to build strong, supportive relationships with children
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Good communication and teamwork skills
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Enthusiasm for working in an inclusive, child-centred environment
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An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Benefits of Working Through Teaching Personnel:
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Competitive weekly pay, paid directly through PAYE
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A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your role
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Access to free CPD and SEN-focused training
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Flexible working options and opportunities across a range of schools
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£50 referral bonus for every educator you refer
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Access to myTP portal for managing timesheets and job alerts
Apply Today!
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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