Special Education Learning Support Assistant

Randstad Education; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 16,236 - 17,896; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Education is hiring for a role at a SEMH school in Lingfield. The position runs term-time with a September start. Working hours are 8:40am to 3:55pm, Monday to Friday, offering a daily rate while in the probationary period.

The campus is in a rural setting, and an Enhanced DBS is required or will be obtained. Applicants must be able to provide personal care for students aged 5–16. The role offers a supportive community and the potential for permanent employment after 12 weeks.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide personal care for ages 5–16.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to undergo DBS update service.
• Transferable skills from care, social care, education, fostering or similar.
• A driving licence and access to a car due to the campus location.
• Adopt a trauma‑informed approach to teaching and supporting students with SEMH.

Skills

Personal care

Driving licence

Trauma-informed approach

Emotional resilience

Enhanced DBS/Update Service

Job description

(Salary: £88 - £97 per day - permanent after 12 week probationary period)

Are you looking for a new career within education? Join the supportive and fulfilling community at our SEMH school based in Lingfield. Roles available to start in September and term time working only to allow for freedom during the school holidays.

Working Hours: 8:40am-3:55pm Monday - Friday

Essentials:

• You must be able to do personal care for ages 5-16 years old.
• Have or be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS on the update service.
• Transferable skills from care, social care, education, fostering or similar.
• A driving licence and access to a car (due to the campus' remote location).
• A trauma-informed approach to teaching and supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Emotional resilience and unwavering care for vulnerable children.

Applicants reliant on sponsorship or with a VISA will not be considered at this time.

If you are interested in this role please send your CV to [e-mail] or give Brittany a ring on 01293527416