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Primary Individual Needs Assistant

£92.59 - £97.59 per day
Full-time
West Sussex

Individual Needs Assistant - Primary School

Location: Mid Sussex
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday
Start Date: October 2026
Contract: Long-term
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Academics are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Individual Needs Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Mid Sussex from the start of October.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and wants to make a genuine difference to a pupil's learning, development and wellbeing.

The Role:

* Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with additional needs
* Support the pupil to access and engage with their learning
* Build a positive, trusting relationship with the child
* Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour
* Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team
* Adapt support according to the individual needs of the pupil
* Provide emotional and pastoral support where required
* Help create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment

The Ideal Candidate:

* Previous experience supporting children with SEN/additional needs in a UK school setting
* Experience working on a 1:1 basis would be highly desirable
* A patient, calm and nurturing approach
* Confident supporting children with a range of additional needs
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* Reliable, resilient and passionate about supporting children
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willing to apply for one

Why work with Academics?

* Long-term opportunities within local primary schools
* Competitive rates of pay
* Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
* Access to a wide range of education opportunities
* Potential opportunities for permanent positions

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, Individual Needs Assistant or Learning Support Assistant looking for a full-time opportunity in Mid Sussex from October, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Academics for more information.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client’s pay policy.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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