Individual Needs Assistant

Location: Brighton
Job Title: Individual Needs Assistant (INA)
Hours: Full-time

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Individual Needs Assistant (INA) to work 1:1 with a Year 4 child with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) at a school in Brighton. The child is academically operating approximately two years behind their peers and will require tailored support to help them engage with the curriculum and reach their full potential. While the child has a sweet and gentle nature, they come from a previous educational setting where boundaries were less structured, leading to some behavioural challenges that will require a patient, consistent, and understanding approach.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in supporting children with additional needs, who can provide structure, foster positive behaviour, and build a trusting relationship with the child to help them feel secure and motivated to learn.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 support to a Year 4 child with ASC, ensuring lessons and activities are accessible and engaging.
• Adapt the curriculum to meet the child’s developmental level and learning needs, ensuring they feel supported and included.
• Establish clear and consistent boundaries to support positive behaviour, while maintaining a nurturing and patient approach.
• Build a trusting and positive relationship with the child to encourage confidence and engagement in the classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers and SENCo to implement and adapt support plans, ensuring consistency in strategies and expectations.
• Monitor and report progress, behaviour, and any concerns to the SENCo and class teacher.
• Create a calm and structured environment that encourages learning and development.

Essential Experience/Attributes:

• Proven experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and behavioural challenges.
• Ability to adapt learning activities to suit developmental levels, with knowledge of strategies to engage children operating below age expectations.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management techniques, particularly in setting and maintaining clear boundaries.
• Patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach to working with children with additional needs.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, SENCo, and other staff.
• A DBS check registered on the update service or a willingness to obtain one.
• Qualifications in special educational needs, child development, or related fields are desirable but not essential.

If you are a passionate and dedicated INA ready to make a difference in a child’s education, apply today to join our supportive team!

Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

– Provide details for us to complete reference checks before employment.
– Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools, and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time,” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.