Job description
Job Title: Individual Needs Assistant – Full-Time Primary SEN
Location: Eastbourne
Salary: £90–£110 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term, Full-time
Are you looking to make a lasting impact by supporting children with additional educational needs?
GSL Education are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Individual Needs Assistant to provide 1:1 support in a vibrant primary school in Eastbourne. This full-time role offers a fantastic opportunity to help children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) thrive academically and emotionally.
Role Overview:
As an Individual Needs Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require tailored support due to learning difficulties, behavioural challenges, or other special educational needs. Your focus will be to provide consistent assistance both in and out of the classroom, ensuring learners are safe, engaged, and progressing confidently.
Responsibilities for Individual Needs Assistant:
- Provide 1:1 support tailored to the specific needs of individual learner.
- Implement personalised learning and behaviour strategies as guided by the SENCO and class teacher.
- Help maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.
- Liaise with teachers, parents, and specialists to monitor child development.
- Encourage social, emotional, and academic growth through consistent support and guidance.
Requirements for the Individual Needs Assistant Role:
- Experience working with children with SEN is highly desirable.
- Strong communication skills and a caring, patient demeanour.
- Ability to adapt and respond to the changing needs of individual pupils.
- A team player with a proactive and flexible approach.
- 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 pay reflective of experience and responsibilities.
- Support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.
- Opportunities for training and career development.
- A commitment to fair, ethical, and inclusive 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 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.