Job description
Job Title: Individual Needs Assistant
Location: Eastbourne
Salary: £90 - £110 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Do you have the compassion and dedication to make a lasting difference in a child’s learning journey? A caring and inclusive primary school in Eastbourne is looking for a committed and nurturing Individual Needs Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child with special educational needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with SEN, ensuring their individual needs are met throughout the school day.
- Assist with learning activities, adapting resources and tasks to suit the pupil’s abilities and learning style.
- Encourage engagement, independence, and positive behaviour through consistent support.
- Support emotional regulation and social interaction as needed.
- Liaise with class teachers, SENCO, and external professionals to implement individual education plans (IEPs).
- Monitor and record the pupil’s progress, contributing to review meetings and updates.
Requirements:
- Experience working with children with special educational needs, ideally in a 1:1 capacity.
- A patient, empathetic, and consistent approach to support.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Understanding of SEN strategies (e.g., visuals, sensory tools, structured routines).
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or SEN-specific training) are desirable.
- 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 tailored to your experience and responsibilities.
- Support from a dedicated consultant who understands your career goals.
- Access to long-term and permanent teaching opportunities.
- A commitment to ethical, inclusive and transparent recruitment practices.
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 in Eastbourne or express your interest, click ‘apply now’ and send your updated CV. A consultant will be in touch to discuss your application.