SEN Teaching Assistant

Individual Needs Assistant – Full-Time (Primary School) | East Grinstead
Start Date: September Start
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Offered Through: Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about supporting children to overcome challenges and reach their full potential? A warm and inclusive primary school in East Grinstead is seeking a dedicated Individual Needs Assistant to join their nurturing team.

About the School

This school is renowned for its strong community spirit and inclusive values. With kindness, resilience, and emotional wellbeing at the core, staff collaborate to create a safe and empowering learning environment where every child is valued as an individual.

The Role

As an Individual Needs Assistant, you’ll provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with special educational needs (SEN). Working closely with class teachers and other staff, you’ll help pupils thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with learning, behavioural, and emotional needs

• Promoting inclusion and positive behaviour strategies

• Assisting with emotional regulation and confidence building

• Helping implement personalised learning plans

• Encouraging engagement during lessons and playtimes

• Monitoring progress and communicating with staff and families

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children with SEN (or relevant qualifications – desirable)

• Calm, patient, and empathetic approach

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

• Commitment to inclusive, child-centred education

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Competitive weekly pay via PAYE

• Ongoing CPD and SEN training

• Dedicated recruitment consultant

• £50 referral bonus

• Long-term and progression opportunities

• Online portal for timesheets and job updates

Apply Now
If you’re ready to make a lasting difference in children’s lives, click Apply Now and join a school where every child is encouraged to shine.

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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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