Supply Teaching Assistant - SEMH

Randstad UK; Shoreham-by-Sea; Presencial; GBP 16 000 - 18 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Structured salary progression

Term-time only

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health services

High-quality CPD focused on trauma

Small class sizes

Resumo da oferta

Randstad UK is seeking a resilient professional to provide trauma-informed emotional and educational support in a Sussex educational setting. This temp-to-perm role offers a pathway to a permanent position with a starting salary alignment and structured development opportunities.

Working hours are Monday-Thursday 08:30-15:30 and Friday 08:30-15:00. The successful candidate will lead activities, support teachers, and uphold professional boundaries while safeguarding and documenting progress.

Qualificações

• Demonstrated success in promoting student development and learning.
• Ability to support teachers in curriculum delivery and communicate clearly.
• Minimum 6 months experience in mental health, crisis support or youth justice.
• Strong emotional resilience and professional maturity.
• Must undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsabilidades

• Provide consistent, trauma-informed emotional and educational support.
• De-escalate high-pressure situations and manage challenging behaviours.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to foster a secure environment.
• Implement professional boundaries to build student trust.

Conhecimentos

Trauma-informed care

Behaviour de-escalation

Team leadership

Curriculum support

Formação académica

Maths and English GCSE grade 4/C or above

Descrição da oferta de emprego

(Salary: £89-£100 daily; potential for permanent transition at £23,000 per annum)

We are seeking a resilient professional to provide essential, life-changing support within a specialised educational environment in Sussex. This temp-to-perm position offers a unique opportunity to act as a stable, guiding presence for children who have experienced significant adversity.

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

Working Hours: Monday-Thursday (08:30-15:30) and Friday (08:30-15:00).

Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent, trauma-informed emotional and educational support.
• De-escalate high-pressure situations and manage challenging behaviours.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to foster a secure environment.
• Implement professional boundaries to build student trust.

You Must Have

• Be able to provide consistent and unwavering care and support to a group of students, taking a lead in running activities and leading a small team.
• Demonstrated success in promoting learning and student development, including assessing and recording progress.
• Ability to support teachers in curriculum delivery, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience in mental health, crisis support, or youth justice.
• Strong emotional resilience and professional maturity.
• Commitment to trauma-informed care principles.
• Maths and English GCSE at a grade 4/C or above.
• The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check.

Ideally You Will Have

• Previous experience supporting students with social, emotional, or mental health (SEMH) needs, such as in foster care, residential children's homes, social care, or other complex care settings.
• An interest in psychology or a background in counselling.

Benefits:

• Access to structured salary progression for the right candidate.
• Term-time only working and school holidays.
• Dedicated support, including a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, legal, and financial advice) and Occupational Health services.
• High-quality CPD focused on trauma-informed practice, SEMH support, and behaviour de-escalation.
• Smaller class sizes allowing staff to make a profound impact on vulnerable students.
• Ample parking and access via public transportation.