Individual Needs Assistant - Support & Inspire One Incredible Child
Location: Haywards Heath (Beautiful One-Form Entry Primary School)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 22/07/2026
Hours: 29.17 hours/week (Term Time Only)
Are you calm, consistent, and compassionate? Do you want to make a real, lasting difference in a child's life?
We are looking for a dedicated Individual Needs Assistant to work 1:1 with a bright, high-level autistic child in Key Stage 1 who experiences behavioural challenges.
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in helping one child access learning in a way that works for them-by providing structure, trust, and stability.
* Work one-to-one with a pupil with autism and behavioural needs.
* Support both academic progress and emotional well-being.
* Provide a consistent, predictable presence that builds trust and reduces anxiety.
* Work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to deliver personalised strategies.
* Use proactive, positive behaviour management approaches.
* A friendly, nurturing one-form entry primary in the heart of Crawley.
* A welcoming and supportive team where every member is valued.
* Beautifully located, with strong community ties and an inclusive, calm ethos.
You will be:
* Calm, consistent, and fair in your approach.
* Experienced (or confident) in working with autistic children and/or those with behavioural needs.
* Patient, positive, and clear in setting expectations.
* A team player-able to follow structured plans but also respond flexibly with empathy.
* The chance to transform a child's school
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