SEN Teaching Assistant Job at Randstad (Littlehampton)

SEN Teaching Assistant

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , Littlehampton

Category:
Education

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Job Description:

SEN Teaching Assistant Vacancy, Littlehampton: Make a Real Difference! Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking for a truly rewarding role? Do you have experience supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs? We are excited to be recruiting for an enthusiastic and empathetic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team in Littlehampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in providing a nurturing and supportive environment for boys in Years 4-11 (aged 8 to 16) who experience social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. Your work will directly contribute to helping these young individuals grow into responsible, confident, and well-adjusted members of our school community and beyond.

Job Responsibility:

Provide one-to-one and small group support, tailoring your approach to meet individual learning styles and needs
Help manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours, using positive behaviour management strategies
Foster a calm and predictable learning environment where pupils feel safe to express themselves and learn
Support pupils in developing their social skills, emotional regulation, and resilience
Assist with the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs) and contribute to pupil progress reports
Encourage positive relationships among peers and with staff
Celebrate successes and help build pupils' self-esteem and confidence

Requirements:

A minimum of 6 months' hands-on SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) experience
A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people and a deep understanding of the complexities associated with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties
Exceptional patience, resilience, and a consistently positive and calm demeanour, even in challenging situations
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build rapport with pupils, collaborate effectively with colleagues, and communicate professionally with parents/carers where appropriate
A proactive and adaptable approach, ready to respond to the evolving needs of our pupils

Nice to have:

ability to track progression in attainment
background in youth work
behaviour management
building relationships
classroom management
communication
de-escalation techniques
empathy
experience in administering medication
experience in managing challenging behaviour
experience with autism spectrum disorders
experience with learning difficulties
experience with social emotional mental health
inclusiveness
manual handling
marking
mentor experience
personal care experience
planning
resilience
restraint training
speech and language therapy experience
CACHE level 1 or 2
CACHE level 2 or 3
early childhood studies degree
health and social care experience
health and social care qualifications (NVQ)
HLTA

What we offer:

Term-Time Only
Convenient Location
Supportive Environment
Contribution to Growth
training and education
Safeguarding, prevent

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Expiration:
February 21, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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