Role: SEMH/ASC Support Worker
Location: Haywards Heath
Type: Full-Time
Start date: As soon as possinble
Pay: £12.90 - £14.00 an hour (dependent on expereince)
Benefits: competitive pay, working in a school with a fantastic reputation, personalised CPD given by the school, your birthday off!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with additional needs? We are excited to be working with an excellent special school in Haywards Heath for 6-12 year olds with Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties and Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC). The school are looking for a full-time support worker. The school believe that every child can flourish and are looking for a TA to join the team who believes they have the skillset to enable their pupils to achieve their full potential.
Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH/ASC needs.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement and positive behavior.
- Assist with academic, social, and emotional learning both inside and outside the classroom.
- Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Coordinators), and other professionals to develop tailored support plans.
- Promote and implement strategies for emotional regulation and sensory support.
- Support students with transitions throughout the school day.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and provide feedback to staff and families.
- Work in line with safeguarding policies to ensure the welfare of all students.
About You
To succeed in this role, you should be enthusiastic, patient, and adaptable, with a genuine passion for helping children with additional needs thrive.
Essential Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young adults with SEMH/ASC needs in a school, care, or similar setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A positive, proactive, and empathetic approach to behavior management.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Desirable Requirements:
- Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, psychology, or health & social care (e.g., CACHE Level 3, Teaching Assistant qualification, or similar).
- Experience with strategies such as Team Teach, Makaton, or sensory integration.
- Understanding of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to contribute to a positive, inclusive educational environment, we would love to hear from you!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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