Trauma-Informed SEMH Teaching Assistant – Temp-to-Perm

Randstad UK; Worthing; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured salary progression

Term-time only work

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

High-quality CPD on trauma-informed/SE

Smaller class sizes

Parking and transportation access

Job summary

Randstad UK is seeking a resilient support worker to provide trauma-informed emotional and educational support to students in a Sussex educational setting. This temp-to-perm role offers a pathway to permanent work at £23,000 per annum and daily rate of £89-£100, with term-time plus holidays.

You will de-escalate behaviours, work with a multidisciplinary team, and help deliver curriculum support while modeling professional boundaries and recording progress for learners who have faced adversity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience in mental health, crisis support, or youth justice.
• GCSE Maths and English at 4/C or above.
• Must undergo a full enhanced DBS check.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.
• Lead activities and support a small team.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Behaviour management

Team leadership

Written & verbal communication

Education

GCSE Maths & English (4/C+)

Job description

Randstad UK is seeking a resilient support worker to provide trauma-informed emotional and educational support to students in a Sussex educational setting. This temp-to-perm role offers a pathway to permanent work at £23,000 per annum and daily rate of £89-£100, with term-time plus holidays.

You will de-escalate behaviours, work with a multidisciplinary team, and help deliver curriculum support while modeling professional boundaries and recording progress for learners who have faced adversity.