Learning Support Assistant (SEN)

Randstad Education; Worthing; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career development

Ongoing training and professional development

Collaborative learning environment

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant in Worthing to transform young lives and provide vital support to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This role involves collaborating with teaching staff, mentoring vulnerable learners, and establishing trusting relationships to enhance emotional well-being.

The ideal candidate has experience in care or youth work, along with GCSE Mathematics and English. A fulfilling career awaits where your contributions lead to positive outcomes for young people.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children or young people.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with complex SEMH needs.
• Work closely with teaching staff.
• Act as a consistent, positive role model.
• Establish strong, trusting connections with pupils.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork skills

Ability to manage challenging behaviour

Education

GCSE Mathematics and English (or equivalent)

Job description

Transform young lives and shape futures - become a vital part of a alternative provision team today

Are you looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant role in Worthing? If you have experience in care, youth work, SEN, SEND, SEMH, autism, ADHD, or managing behavioural needs, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

Location: Worthing

Salary: £93-£100 per day (Initial 12-week placement) | £22,000-£23,500 per annum (Permanent)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM - 3:30 PM

About the Setting

This specialist alternative provision centre in Worthing provides a caring, positive, and inclusive environment for primary and secondary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The setting focuses on helping students re-engage with education through a highly personalised curriculum designed to challenge, inspire, and rebuild self-esteem. By maintaining small class sizes and prioritizing emotional well-being, the collaborative staff team works together to help young people build resilience, gain qualifications, and work toward positive futures.

Following a successful 12-week temporary placement, you will transfer directly onto the permanent staff team.

Key Responsibilities

• Pupil Support: Assist students with complex SEMH needs, helping them regulate emotions and develop positive learning behaviours.
• Classroom Collaboration: Work closely with teaching staff to deliver structured support, adapt to individual learning styles, and maintain engagement in lessons and daily routines.
• Mentorship: Act as a consistent, positive role model for vulnerable learners to promote re-engagement.
• Relationship Building: Establish strong, trusting connections with pupils to promote their emotional well-being, confidence, and academic progress.

Position Requirements

• Experience: Prior experience working with children or young people within education, care, alternative provision, youth work, or a similar environment.
• Qualifications: GCSE Mathematics and English (or equivalent) are required.
• Personal Attributes: A calm, patient, and resilient approach, with a genuine passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs.
• Skills: Strong communication, teamwork skills, and the ability to manage challenging behaviour positively.
• Compliance: A strict commitment to safeguarding, pupil well-being, and promoting a safe learning environment.

What We Offer

• Career Growth: Long-term career development within alternative provision and SEND, with ongoing training and professional development.
• Environment: The opportunity to work within a specialist, highly supportive, and collaborative learning environment that celebrates student progress.
• Fulfillment: A genuinely rewarding role where your work directly reduces barriers to education and creates positive outcomes for vulnerable young people.