Teaching Assistant - Social Emotional & Mental Health

Randstad UK; Hassocks; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Consistent, reliable term-time hours.

A welcoming and collaborative school环境

Résumé du poste

Randstad UK is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs in a full-time, term-time role at a rural school.

You will work 08:30–15:55, Monday to Friday, provide 1:1 and small group support, assist with IEPs, promote an inclusive learning environment and monitor student progress, with a driver requirement due to rural location.

Qualifications

• 3–6 months of experience in a school setting or supporting individuals with SEN/SEMH needs.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Behaviour management

Student support

Staff communication

Description du poste

We are seeking a dedicated, full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant to deliver essential social, emotional, and academic support to pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, empowering them on their learning journey.

This position will require experience of previous SEMH school / foster caring / children's home or similar as pupils are likely to display behaviour that challenges.

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

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 AM - 03:55 PM, Full time and term time - full academic year.

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.

Essentials

• 3-6 months of experience working in a school setting or supporting individuals with SEN/SEMH needs. Highly transferable skills from care, youth work, or similar backgrounds will also be considered.


• 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.


• 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.

Perks

• Consistent, reliable term-time hours.


• A welcoming and collaborative school environment dedicated to staff development.