Individual Needs Assistant

Academics

Posted 17 hours ago, valid for 24 days

Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 1SN, England

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Individual Needs Assistant role is suited for candidates with experience in SEN or relevant degrees such as psychology, criminology, or sociology, and is ideal for those aspiring to work as Youth Workers or Social Workers.
The position involves supporting children aged 8-16 with moderate learning difficulties and additional mental health needs in a specialized SEMH school in Eastbourne.
Candidates should have a proactive approach, patience, and the ability to build strong relationships with students, while also being adaptable to various situations.
The role offers comprehensive training, a generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for career progression, making a significant impact on the lives of children.
The salary for this position is competitive, and candidates with at least one year of relevant experience are encouraged to apply immediately.

Individual Needs Assistant

This role is ideal if you have experience in SEN, a psychology, crimimology or sociology degree alternativley, have career aspirations to become a Youth Worker, Social Worker, Probation/Prison Officer, Criminal Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or SEN Teacher.

Are you dedicated to supporting children who have come from hardship?

Are you keen to gain experience with children who have SEN?

We are looking for a dedicated Individual Needs Assistant to supporting children with moderate learning difficulties and, additional mental health needs. This school is based in Eastbourne for children aged 8-16 and has speciailised in SEMH to provide exceptional education and support for traumatised children and young people.

You will be working in partnership with the school's teaching staff and therapists to deliver specific interventions that aim to boost students' learning, development and well-being.

Benefits of an Individual Needs Assistant:

Comprehensive Training and Development.
Generous Holiday Allowance, work in term time only.
Career Progression in your dream job role.
You will make a real difference to the lives of the children.

Responsibilities of an Individual Needs Assistant:

Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students.
Behaviour and pastoral support.
Take an active role in forward planning with therapists.
Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students.
Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students.
Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students.
Ensure safeguarding of students, in line with procedures.
Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD.

Requirements of an Individual Needs Assistant:

Proactive approach.
Impose patience and, understanding.
Have an understanding with challenging behaviour.
Always be adaptable in any give situation.
Be able to develop strong and positive relationships with children.

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