Job description
Job Title: Individual Needs Assistant – 1:1 SEN Support
Location: Eastbourne
Salary: £90 – £110 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term, Full-time / Part-time
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with special educational needs?
GSL Education are recruiting a compassionate and committed Individual Needs Assistant to support a pupil on a one-to-one basis in a supportive school environment in Eastbourne. This role is ideal for someone with prior experience in SEN support or a strong desire to help children thrive in the classroom.
Role Overview:
As an Individual Needs Assistant, your primary responsibility will be to offer tailored one-to-one support, helping the students access the curriculum and develop socially, emotionally, and academically.
Responsibilities for Individual Needs Assistant:
- Provide individualised support to a child with SEN, fostering engagement and confidence.
- Adapt learning strategies to meet specific needs and abilities.
- Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
- Liaise with teachers, SENCOs and parents to support consistent progress.
- Support the pupil both inside and outside of the classroom environment.
Requirements for the Individual Needs Assistant role:
- Experience supporting children with SEN in a 1:1 or small group setting is highly desirable.
- A nurturing, patient, and proactive attitude.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Relevant qualifications or willingness to undertake training.
- Have an up-to-date CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
GSL Education Offers:
- Competitive daily rates based on experience and responsibilities.
- Personalised support from a dedicated consultant.
- Access to local roles with opportunities for career growth.
- Ethical recruitment practices and an inclusive work environment.
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 the Individual Needs Assistant role or express your interest, click ‘apply now’ and send your updated CV. One of our dedicated consultant will be in touch to discuss your application.