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haywards heath, south east
£88 - £97 per day, PAYE, Referral Bonus
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specialism
education
sub specialism
special needs teaching
reference number
PR-1543186:SOU

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Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 AM - 03:55 PM, Full time and term time - full academic year.

We are seeking a dedicated, full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant to deliver essential academic, emotional, and social support to students with social, emotional and mental health needs, empowering them to actively access the curriculum and thrive throughout their educational journey.

We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy; all applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with diverse learning and behavioural needs.
Assist the class teacher in implementing tailored Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
Help manage classroom behaviour gently and effectively, promoting emotional well-being.
Monitor and report on student progress, collaborating closely with teaching staff.

Essentials

3-6 months of experience working in a school setting or supporting individuals with SEN/SEMH needs. Highly transferable skills from care, youth work, or similar backgrounds will also be considered.
Must be available for full-time hours for the entire academic year starting in September.
Must be a licensed driver with access to a vehicle due to the school's rural location and limited public transport links.
Must be available for full-time hours for the entire academic year starting in September.
Must be a licensed driver with access to a vehicle due to the school's rural location and limited public transport links.

Perks

Consistent, reliable term-time hours.
A welcoming and collaborative school environment dedicated to staff development.

If you are interested in discussing this role, please call 01293 527416 and ask for Brittany or contact: brittany.tijou@randstad.co.uk

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Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 AM - 03:55 PM, Full time and term time - full academic year.

We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy; all applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with diverse learning and behavioural needs.
Assist the class teacher in implementing tailored Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
Help manage classroom behaviour gently and effectively, promoting emotional well-being.
Monitor and report on student progress, collaborating closely with teaching staff.

Essentials

3-6 months of experience working in a school setting or supporting individuals with SEN/SEMH needs. Highly transferable skills from care, youth work, or similar backgrounds will also be considered.
Must be available for full-time hours for the entire academic year starting in September.
Must be a licensed driver with access to a vehicle due to the school's rural location and limited public transport links.
Must be available for full-time hours for the entire academic year starting in September.
Must be a licensed driver with access to a vehicle due to the school's rural location and limited public transport links.

Perks

Consistent, reliable term-time hours.
A welcoming and collaborative school environment dedicated to staff development.

If you are interested in discussing this role, please call 01293 527416 and ask for Brittany or contact: brittany.tijou@randstad.co.uk

experience
Non Teaching
skills
ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience
qualifications
CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4
education
high school,college,university

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