SEN Teaching Assistant

Individual Needs Assistant – Support & Inspire One Incredible Child
Location: Haywards Heath (Beautiful Two-Form Entry Primary School)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Fixed Term 
Hours: 29.17 hours/week (Term Time Only)

The Opportunity

Are you calm, consistent, and compassionate? Do you want to make a real, lasting difference in a child’s life?

We are seeking a dedicated Individual Needs Assistant to work 1:1 with a bright, high-level autistic child in Key Stage 1 who experiences behavioural challenges and has non-verbal tendencies.

This is a unique opportunity to provide the structure, trust, and stability needed to help one child access learning in a way that works for them.

About the Role

• Work one-to-one with a pupil with autism and behavioural needs

• Support academic progress and emotional well-being

• Provide a consistent, predictable presence that builds trust and reduces anxiety

• Collaborate closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to deliver personalised strategies

• Use proactive, positive behaviour management approaches tailored to the child’s needs

About Our School

• A friendly, nurturing one-form entry primary in the heart of Crawley

• A welcoming and supportive team where every member is valued

• Beautifully located with strong community ties and an inclusive, calm ethos

The Ideal Candidate

You will be:

• Calm, consistent, and fair in your approach

• Experienced or confident working with autistic children and/or those with behavioural needs

• Patient, positive, and clear in setting expectations

• A team player who can follow structured plans and respond flexibly with empathy

What We Offer

• The chance to transform a child’s school experience

• Strong support from senior leaders and SEND specialists

• Training opportunities tailored to you and the pupil’s needs

• A meaningful role in a caring, collaborative environment

Interested?
Please send your updated CV to us before 25th September 2025. We look forward to hearing from you!

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