Individual Needs Assistant in Hove

Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA) is a dynamic and forward-thinking secondary school offering a unique blend of academic excellence, vocational training, and personal development. Located in a state-of-the-art £30 million campus, BACA boasts cutting-edge facilities including specialist science labs, creative media suites, sports academies, and green, sustainable architecture. The academy has built strong partnerships with professional organisations such as Sussex Cricket and Latest TV, providing students with real-world experience in sport, media, and construction through its renowned academies. With a curriculum that nurtures resilience, creativity, teamwork, and entrepreneurship—supported by initiatives like the BACA 100 enrichment programme and are well-prepared for future success. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, BACA is committed to high-quality education, career readiness, and strong community engagement, making it a standout choice for families in Brighton and beyond.

About the Role:

We are seeking a caring, patient, and committed Individual Needs Assistant who is passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will have experience of working with students who have additional needs, including Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), or a willingness to develop these skills through training and professional development. They will be able to build positive and trusting relationships with students, staff, parents, and external professionals, helping to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will:

ü 1. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and external professionals.

ü 2. Demonstrate patience, resilience, and flexibility when supporting students with a range of individual needs.

ü 3. Be able to adapt their approach and support strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners.

ü 4. Have a good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and a commitment to promoting the welfare of children and young people.

ü 5. Be confident in supporting positive behaviour and encouraging social, emotional, and academic development.

ü 6. Promote independence, confidence, and wellbeing, enabling students to achieve their full potential.

ü 7. Work effectively as part of a team while also using initiative when required.

ü 8. Be committed to inclusion and ensuring that every student feels valued, supported, and able to succeed.

Further details about the role including the full job description and person specification can be found in the document link at the bottom of the page.

Completing the application:

To apply for our roles

· Candidates will need to create an account and are asked to complete all the standard information required on the application form

· You must use a laptop, tablet, or computer. Mobile phones are not supported for submitting applications.

· Please register using your personal email address. Work email addresses will not be accepted.

· CVs are not accepted as part of the application process.

· Please ensure your application is complete, as incomplete applications will be rejected.

We may interview candidates ahead of the closing date so early application is advised. The Academy reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date. The advert may be closed at any time.

· Questions about the role

Questions about the role:

· If you have any questions about the role or your application, please contactReuben.Grahame@aldridgeeducation.org

Training available to you:

Growing Together is what we call our professional development offer including SCITT and ECT teacher training at Aldridge Education is available for the following subjects

Further details can be found in the Recruitment pack or for further information please visit:

You will find the full course information on the Teach First website: https://www.teachfirst.org.uk/train-to-teach-locally

Further information about funding and support is also available here: getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/funding-and-support

References:

2026In line with our safer recruitment policy and KCSIE 2025

· We cannot accept personal email addresses for referees

· We cannot accept two references from the same employer.

· Please provide your current or most recent employer.

· In all cases two professional references are required.

Candidates are advised that references will be taken up immediately after shortlisting. Candidates are asked to ensure that their referees are aware of the need to respond within the timescale set.

Disclaimer:

Any unsolicited CV`s sent to any member of our HR team on a speculative basis will not be recognised nor will we accept liability for any fee or commission should we subsequently employ a candidate who applied to us directly or was introduced by an instructed agency that may also have been submitted speculatively by an uninstructed agency.

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via EveryHR Candidate Portal*

Data Protection Notice:

In accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, Aldridge Education will process any personal data provided as part of the recruitment process lawfully, fairly, and securely. Such data will be used solely for the purpose of assessing an applicant’s suitability for the role and will be retained only for as long as is necessary to fulfil that purpose. Once the retention period has expired, the data will be securely and irreversibly destroyed in accordance with Aldridge Education’s data protection policies.

More information on GDPR and the Data Protection can be found at Aldridge_Education_Data_Protection_Policy.pdf