SEMH Teaching Assistant — Impactful Student Support

Randstad UK; Crawley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consistent term-time hours

Staff development opportunities

Job summary

Randstad UK is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to deliver essential social, emotional and academic support to pupils with SEMH needs, enabling them to progress in a supportive school environment. The role is full-time, term-time only, with hours 08:30–15:55, Monday to Friday, starting in September.

The successful candidate will have 3–6 months experience in school settings or related care backgrounds and a valid driver's license for rural travel.

Qualifications

• 3–6 months of experience in a school setting or SEN/SEMH support.
• 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.

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.

Job description

Randstad UK is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to deliver essential social, emotional and academic support to pupils with SEMH needs, enabling them to progress in a supportive school environment. The role is full-time, term-time only, with hours 08:30–15:55, Monday to Friday, starting in September.

The successful candidate will have 3–6 months experience in school settings or related care backgrounds and a valid driver's license for rural travel.