Learning Support Assistant - SEMH

Randstad Staffing; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Staffing is supporting a SEMH school in Horley in finding a dedicated teaching assistant. The role focuses on helping pupils aged 5-16 with personal care, behavior support, and academic activities in a calm environment.

This position offers school-terms holidays and a structured schedule. The successful candidate will hold relevant qualifications, an Enhanced DBS, and a willingness to work with a diverse student group.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent)
• Trauma-informed approach to student care
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willing to apply
• UK driving licence and vehicle access for campus location

Skills

Teaching support

Communication

Team player

Time management

Education

BA Hons (QTS)

BSc Hons (QTS)

PGCE

Job description

Are you ready to advance your career in education? A rewarding role awaits at our specialised SEMH school based in Horley. We are hiring for a teaching assistant who can make a lasting impact on young people while benefiting from a healthy work-life balance with school holidays off.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 16:30

Key Requirements & Qualifications:

• At least 3-6 months of experience in a similar educational or support setting.
• GCSE passes in English and Mathematics (Grade 4/C or equivalent).
• A trauma-informed approach to student care and educational guidance.
• Willingness and ability to assist pupils aged 5-16 with personal care.
• A valid UK driver's license and vehicle access (required due to the campus location).
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or a willingness to apply for one.

Please Note: Candidates requiring visa sponsorship cannot be considered for this opening.

experience

Non Teaching

skills

121 teaching experience,ability to communicate with parents,ability to work well under pressure,able to inspire,be a role model,building rapport with children,career driven,communication,effective discipline,empathy,engaging,excellent time management,FMS experience,good behaviour management skills,good classroom management,good communication skills,good sense of humour,high expectations,keen to contribute to the life of the school,key stage 3 experience,key stage 4 experience,key stage 5 experience,knowledge of A-level specification,knowledge of curriculum,knowledge of GCSE specification,knowledge of subject,motivated,partake in extra curricular activities,passion for education,SEN experience,set clear objectives,SIMS experience,sixth form experience,teaching assistant experience,team player,work well autonomously,years 7-11 experience

qualifications

BA Hons (QTS),BEd,BSc Hons (QTS),BTEC certificate in children,CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,DET/DTTLS,early childhood studies degree,Finance/accounting diploma,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,HR CIPD,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 2 in children,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4,PGCE,PGCE,PGDE (Scotland),PTLLS,QTLS,QTS,SBM (school business manager) qualification,Schools direct,SCITT

education

high school,college,university