Individual Needs Assistant

We are currently seeking two Individual Needs Assistants. 

The Head Mistress of Lancing College Preparatory School at Hove, Kirsty Keep, invites applications for the post of Individual Needs Assistant, which becomes available in January 2025. 

Job Title:                    Individual Needs Assistant

Reporting To:            Head of Learning Enhancement

The position is to support a 5-year-old pupil in Year 1 with 1:1 assistance as he takes part in the school day. Those with experience of working to support children with special education needs and/or relevant qualifications are invited to apply. Experience of neurodiversity and difficulty with self-regulation is particularly relevant. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the individual pupil as guided by the class teacher and the Head of Learning Enhancement.
• Work with the individual pupil as part of a small group of children to support specific lessons.
• Undertake administrative tasks and adapt resources as necessary to support the pupil.
• Encourage the pupil to progress at the appropriate level both academically and socially, enabling the pupil to feel secure and happy.
• Liaise with other specialist teachers and professionals as appropriate.
• Support the teacher in looking after the wellbeing and pastoral needs of the pupil.
• Communicate effectively with the teacher and other professionals, as well as the parents.
• Ensure full commitment to the wider care of all pupils at school, including absolute commitment to safeguarding.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential:

• Qualified and / or experienced with special educational needs support.
• Caring manner with children.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills.

Desirable:

• Good understanding of independent schools and their rationale. 
•  

Personal Characteristics

• Commitment and passion for education in general and SEND in particular.
• Resourcefulness and flexibility.
• Desire to be fully involved in the life of the school.
• Flexible; able to balance priorities in a busy school environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills when working with children, colleagues and parents

Application Procedure:

Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.

Application forms are available from the College website www.lancingcollege.org.uk. 

Please send any emails to recruitment@lancing.org.uk 

A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of two referees, one of whom should be the candidate’s current or most recent employer should be included with the application. 

Closing date: 11th November

Interviews: w/c 18th November