Individual Needs Assistant New

Do you enjoy supporting children and helping them overcome barriers to learning?
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference every day?

Teaching Personnel are seeking caring, patient and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work on a 1:1 basis with pupils who require additional support in schools across Hastings and the surrounding areas.

These roles involve supporting children with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, build confidence and achieve their individual targets both inside and outside the classroom. Whether you have experience in education, care, youth work or a similar setting, we'd love to hear from you.

• Experience working with children or young people in a school, care, childcare or similar setting
• A patient, nurturing and resilient approach to supporting individual needs
• An understanding of SEND and the challenges some pupils may face in accessing education
• The ability to build positive relationships whilst maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• A sound understanding of safeguarding, with the welfare and wellbeing of children always being the highest priority
• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential

⭐ Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
⭐ Free CPD and specialist SEN training courses
⭐ Long-term, short-term and permanent opportunities available
⭐ Dedicated local consultant support throughout your placements
⭐ Opportunities to develop skills in SEN support, behaviour management and intervention work
⭐ Valuable experience for careers in teaching, educational psychology, therapy, social work or youth work
⭐ Flexible opportunities to suit your career goals and lifestyle

If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an initial telephone discussion.