1:1 Individual Needs Assistant (INA) – Hastings Area
Location: Hastings Area
Pay: From £14.25 per hour + (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-Time | Monday to Friday | School Hours
Contract: Long-Term Temporary with the Opportunity to Go Permanent
Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Make a Lasting Difference Every Day
Are you patient, caring, and passionate about helping children reach their full potential? We are seeking a dedicated 1:1 Individual Needs Assistant (INA) to support a pupil with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) at a welcoming school in the Hastings area.
This rewarding role involves providing consistent, tailored support to help one child access learning, build confidence, and thrive both academically and socially. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity with the potential to become a permanent member of the school’s team.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities
As a 1:1 Individual Needs Assistant in the Hastings area, you will:
- Provide dedicated one-to-one support for a pupil with SEND throughout the school day.
- Adapt learning activities to meet the child’s individual needs and learning style.
- Encourage independence while offering reassurance and guidance where needed.
- Support the child’s emotional wellbeing, confidence, and social development.
- Help implement strategies outlined in the child’s EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan), where applicable.
- Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, therapists, and parents to ensure consistent support.
- Monitor progress and record observations to help inform future learning plans.
- Assist with classroom activities, transitions, playtimes, and other daily routines.
- Promote positive behaviour and provide a calm, nurturing presence throughout the day.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will be:
- Patient, empathetic, and understanding.
- Passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
- Calm and resilient in challenging situations.
- A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently.
- Flexible and committed to helping every child succeed.
Transferable Experience We Welcome
School experience is desirable but not essential. We would love to hear from applicants with backgrounds in:
- SEND Support
- Teaching Assistance
- Nursery or Early Years
- Residential Childcare
- Care and Support Work
- Youth Work
- Sports Coaching
- Mental Health Support
- Family Support
- Psychology or Criminology Graduates
- Social Work
- Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Support
- Counselling
- Community or Outreach Support
Essential Requirements
- A genuine passion for working with children with SEND.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to remain calm, patient, and positive.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Right to work in the UK.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay from £14.25 per hour, with higher rates available depending on experience.
- Full-time, school hours, term-time-only working.
- Long-term role with the opportunity to secure a permanent contract.
- Free CPD and safeguarding training.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
- A rewarding opportunity to positively impact the life of a child every single day.
If you’re looking for a rewarding 1:1 Individual Needs Assistant (INA) role in the Hastings area, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help a child achieve their full potential through personalised support, encouragement, and care.
