Teaching Assistant

Job Advertisement: Individual Needs Assistant for Complex Needs School in Eastbourne

Position: Individual Needs Assistant

Location: Eastbourne

Type: Full-time (8:30 AM – 3:30 PM)

Salary: £83 – £95 per day

Closing Date: [Closing Date]

Start Date: April 22nd

About the School:

This large, inclusive school is dedicated to supporting students with Complex Needs in Eastbourne. They are seeking a confident and compassionate Individual Needs Assistant to join their team and make a positive impact on the lives of their students.

Role Overview:

The Individual Needs Assistant will support KS1 and KS2 children, including a young adult (16+) with a range of learning needs, communication barriers, and challenging behaviours. This role requires someone calm yet assertive, capable of building rapport and understanding individual needs to promote development and positive behaviour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement individualised learning activities tailored to the needs of KS1 and KS2 students.

• Be intuitive to the students’ emotions and adapt daily routines accordingly.

• Support students in developing communication skills and managing challenging behaviours.

• Collaborate with a supportive team to foster an inclusive learning environment.

Ideal Candidate:

• Patient, adaptable, and resilient.

• Compassionate and understanding, practising unconditional positive regard.

• Confident in behaviour management and de-escalation techniques.

• Experience supporting children or young adults with Complex Needs is essential.

Benefits:

• Full-time position within a supportive team environment.

• Opportunities for further training alongside the role.

• Access to an extensive SEND training course, featuring over 200+ modules (e.g., Phonics, SEND, Classroom Practice).

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application below or contact the school directly. All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers must possess a formally-recognised teaching qualification.

If candidates are not contacted within 5 working days, they should consider their application unsuccessful for this role.

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance with this process will be provided.

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