Inclusion TA
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £20,000 to £23,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £300 refer a friend scheme |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2026 |
| Location: | Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1FB |
| Company: | Randstad Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | APC-60376_1777452539 |
Summary
Transform Young Lives: Become an Inclusion Key Worker/Teaching Assistant
Are you passionate about supporting young people and preventing school exclusions? We're seeking four dedicated and proactive individuals to join a team as Key Workers/Teaching Assistants.
About the Role:
You'll be a vital link between students, schools, and families, working to ensure young people with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs thrive in mainstream education. As a Key Worker, you'll manage a caseload of 10-12 pupils, providing tailored support to help them overcome challenges and succeed.
Your Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils within their mainstream school setting.
- Work collaboratively with school staff to implement strategies that promote positive behaviour and engagement.
- Support pupils to develop their SEMH skills and make positive choices.
- Act as a key point of contact for pupils, families, and school staff.
- Work proactively to prevent exclusions by addressing underlying needs and challenges.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to multi-agency meetings.
- Ensure pupils are supported to meet the expectations of mainstream school policies, including behaviour standards.
About You:
- You are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.
- You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- You are proactive, resilient, and able to work independently.
- You have strong time management and organisational skills.
- You are experienced in working with young people with SEMH needs (desirable).
- You enjoy working in a multi-agency environment.
- You hold a minimum of a Level 2 (GCSE 4-9 or equivalent) qualification in Maths and English.
- You hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.
- You will be required to travel across the West Sussex area.
What's On Offer:
- A rewarding and fulfilling career.
- The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Mileage paid in line with West Sussex CC policies.
To Apply:
If this sounds like a role that you can do please contact me today on 01293 527416 or email me on claire.watson@randstad.co.uk for a chat about the role.
An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.