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Individual Needs Assistant
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ 90 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Shoreham-by-Sea
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Individual Needs Assistant
Location: Shoreham
Salary: £90 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Do you have the special gift of connecting with children who need that extra understanding and support? GSL Education are seeking a compassionate Individual Needs Assistant to join a thriving primary school in Shoreham that believes every child deserves to feel successful and valued. This role is perfect for someone who wants to make a profound difference in a child's daily school experience.
About the Role: You'll work closely with one or two primary pupils (ages 4-11) who have specific additional needs, providing consistent, personalised support that helps them access learning and build independence. This could include children with autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, or social and emotional challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide dedicated 1:1 or small group support tailored to individual pupil needs
Implement personalised behaviour support plans and communication strategies
Help pupils navigate social situations and build friendships
Support curriculum access through adapted resources and differentiated activities
Work alongside class teachers to ensure seamless inclusion in all lessons
Monitor progress and celebrate achievements, building confidence and self-esteem
Job Requirements:
Experience supporting children with additional needs in educational or care settings
Understanding of primary-age child development and learning
Patience, empathy and excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing situations
Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one)
What We Offer:
Daily pay ranging from £90 to £100
Comprehensive training in individual needs support strategies
Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with pupils and families
Supportive school environment with strong pastoral care
The satisfaction of seeing children overcome barriers and achieve their goals
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information about the position, please contact Georgia Haran at GSL Education. To register your interest in the Individual Needs Assistant role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touchBefore You Apply
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