Job description
Job Title: Individual Needs Assistant
Location: Chichester
Salary: £85– £95 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you passionate about helping children with additional needs thrive in both their learning and personal development?
A supportive school in Chichester is looking for a dedicated Individual Needs Assistant to provide focused support to pupils who require extra help. This role offers the chance to make a real difference by building confidence, encouraging independence, and ensuring every child feels valued and included.
Key Responsibilities of the Individual Needs Assistant:
- Delivering one-to-one support tailored to pupils’ individual learning or behavioural needs.
- Assisting in adapting classroom resources and lessons to match different abilities and learning styles.
- Promoting positive engagement, resilience, and independence in and beyond the classroom.
- Supporting consistent behaviour management with a calm, encouraging approach.
- Collaborating with teachers, SENCO, and families to track progress and share feedback.
Requirements for the Individual Needs Assistant role:
- Experience supporting children with SEN or additional needs is advantageous.
- Awareness of a variety of learning, social, or behavioural needs.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A compassionate, patient, and adaptable attitude.
- A strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.
- Hold an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one.
- Provide a full, up-to-date CV with explanations for any gaps in employment in the last 10 years.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To apply for this Individual Needs Assistant role in Chichester, click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV.