1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Location:

Worthing (BN13) – West Sussex, South East, United Kingdom

Salary:

£90 – £100 per day + PAYE, Referral Bonus

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Education & Training Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Teaching & Teaching Support – School & Pre-School

Advertiser:

Randstad

Job ID:

133074261

Posted On:

10 June 2026

Transform young lives and shape futures – become a vital part of a alternative provision team today

Are you looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant role in Worthing? If you have experience in care, youth work, SEN, SEND, SEMH, autism, ADHD, or managing behavioural needs, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

Location: Worthing

Salary: GBP93-GBP100 per day (Initial 12-week placement) | GBP22,000-GBP23,500 per annum (Permanent)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM – 3:30 PM

About the Setting

This specialist alternative provision centre in Worthing provides a caring, positive, and inclusive environment for primary and secondary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The setting focuses on helping students re-engage with education through a highly personalised curriculum designed to challenge, inspire, and rebuild self-esteem. By maintaining small class sizes and prioritizing emotional well-being, the collaborative staff team works together to help young people build resilience, gain qualifications, and work toward positive futures.

Following a successful 12-week temporary placement, you will transfer directly onto the permanent staff team.

Key Responsibilities

Pupil Support: Assist students with complex SEMH needs, helping them regulate emotions and develop positive learning behaviours.
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Classroom Collaboration: Work closely with teaching staff to deliver structured support, adapt to individual learning styles, and maintain engagement in lessons and daily routines.
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Mentorship: Act as a consistent, positive role model for vulnerable learners to promote re-engagement.
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Relationship Building: Establish strong, trusting connections with pupils to promote their emotional well-being, confidence, and academic progress.

Position Requirements

Experience: Prior experience working with children or young people within education, care, alternative provision, youth work, or a similar environment.
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Qualifications: GCSE Mathematics and English (or equivalent) are required.
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Personal Attributes: A calm, patient, and resilient approach, with a genuine passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs.
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Skills: Strong communication, teamwork skills, and the ability to manage challenging behaviour positively.
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Compliance: A strict commitment to safeguarding, pupil well-being, and promoting a safe learning environment.

What We Offer

Career Growth: Long-term career development within alternative provision and SEND, with ongoing training and professional development.
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Environment: The opportunity to work within a specialist, highly supportive, and collaborative learning environment that celebrates student progress.
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Fulfillment: A genuinely rewarding role where your work directly reduces barriers to education and creates positive outcomes for vulnerable young people.

How

Start a rewarding career where you can help others achieve their full potential every day. Apply today by submitting your CV for immediate consideration.

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