Individual Needs Assistant

Location: Worthing
Job Type: Supply Teaching
Industry: Primary Teaching and Learning Assistants
Reference: BW0840972
Salary: £83.85 - 95.00 per day
Job Published: about 1 month ago

Job Role: Individual Needs Assistant (INA)

Location: Worthing

Setting: Primary school

Contract Type: Full-time, temporary (with the potential of a permanent contract)

Salary Range: Dependent on experience

Benefits: working in a supportive and inclusive school, specialised facilities (e.g. computer suite, food technology area, music studio, group rooms), free parking, close to train and bus routes, competitive pay

 

Protocol Education are delighted to be working closely with a nuturing and community-orientated Church of England primary school in Worthing who are looking to welcome an individual needs assistant into their school.  The Individual Needs Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting a specific child or group of children with identified needs, helping them to access learning and thrive in our nurturing environment. Working in partnership with teachers, the SENCo, and other staff, the INA will ensure that support is tailored to meet the child’s unique needs, contributing to their academic progress, social integration, and emotional well-being.

What The School Offers:

  • A supportive, inclusive, and vibrant school environment.
  • Access to high-quality training and professional development opportunities.
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact on a child’s educational journey.
  • A welcoming community with strong parental and staff engagement.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Child-Centered Support:

    • Provide one-to-one or small-group support tailored to the child’s individual needs.
    • Assist with classroom activities, adapting materials and tasks as needed.
    • Foster the child’s independence, confidence, and engagement in learning.
    • Implement strategies outlined in the child’s Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP).

  2. Collaboration with Teachers and SENCo:

    • Work closely with the class teacher to plan, deliver, and adapt lessons.
    • Provide regular updates on the child’s progress and suggest adjustments to strategies.
    • Prepare resources to support the child’s learning and inclusion.

  3. Encouraging Inclusion and Social Development:

    • Support the child in developing positive relationships with peers.
    • Encourage participation in school activities, ensuring access to the broader curriculum.
    • Promote the school’s Christian values in interactions with all pupils.

  4. Administrative and Monitoring Duties:

    • Maintain accurate records of the child’s progress and any interventions used.
    • Contribute to reports and reviews regarding the child’s development.

 

Essential Criteria:

  • Experience working with children in an educational or care setting.
  • Understanding of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents.
  • Patience, adaptability, and a commitment to supporting every child’s potential.

Desirable Criteria:

  • Relevant qualifications, such as NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.
  • Experience working with children with specific needs, including autism, ADHD, or speech and language challenges.
  • Familiarity with EHCPs and the SEND Code of Practice.

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and compassionate Individual Needs Assistant to join and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our pupils.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

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