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Individual Needs Assistant

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Posted a month ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Hastings, East Sussex TN35 4NH

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Individual Needs Assistant role is suitable for individuals with experience in SEN or relevant degrees such as psychology, criminology, or sociology.
  • Candidates should have aspirations to work in fields like Youth Work, Social Work, or as a Criminal Psychologist.
  • The position involves supporting children aged 6-16 with moderate learning difficulties and mental health needs in Hastings.
  • The job offers comprehensive training, a generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for career progression.
  • Salary details are not specified, but applicants should be prepared to demonstrate relevant experience and a proactive approach.

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 Hastings for children aged 6-16 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.

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.

Interviews are commencing immediately, apply today to ensure you do NOT miss out!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.