At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide life-changing support to students with SEMH needs in a specialised educational environment.
- Company: Join a dedicated team in Sussex focused on trauma-informed care and student development.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, structured salary progression, and term-time only working.
- Other info: Access to professional development and smaller class sizes for impactful teaching.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable students while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in mental health or youth support, strong communication skills, and resilience.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 23000 £ per year.
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. Apply now to secure this impactful role; vacancies are limited and we are recruiting immediately. 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.
- Ability to access own transportation.
- Maths and English GCSE at a grade 4/C or above.
- Willingness to undergo a full enhanced DBS check.
- 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.
SEMH TEACHING ASSISTANT in Lewes employer: Randstad Education
Join a compassionate and dedicated team as a SEMH Teaching Assistant in Sussex, where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children facing significant challenges. Our supportive work culture prioritises professional development through high-quality CPD and offers structured salary progression, alongside the benefits of term-time only hours and access to an Employee Assistance Programme. With smaller class sizes, you will be empowered to provide tailored support and foster a nurturing environment for vulnerable students.
