Individual Needs Assistant – Support & Inspire One Incredible Child
Location: East Grinstead (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)
The Opportunity
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 help one child thrive—by providing the structure, trust, and stability they need to succeed in school.
About the Role
* 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
* Collaborate with the class teacher and SENDCo to deliver personalised strategies
* Use proactive, positive behaviour management approaches
About Our School
* A friendly, nurturing one-form entry primary school in East Grinstead
* A welcoming and supportive team where every member is valued
* Beautifully located, with strong community ties and an inclusive, calm ethos
The Ideal Candidate
You will be:
* Calm, consistent, and fair in your approach
* Experienced (or confident) in supporting 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
What We Offer
* The chance to transform a child’s school experience
* Strong support from senior leaders and SEND specialists
* Training opportunities tailored to your role and pupil’s needs
* A meaningful role in a caring, collaborative environment
Interested?
Please send your updated CV to us before midday on 30/09/2025 and we’ll be in touch.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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