(Salary: As per the Main Pay Scale (MPS) - This is a temporary to permanent role after a 12 week probation period)

We are looking for a dependable professional to deliver essential, transformative teaching within a specialist school in Sussex. This temp-to-perm position offers a meaningful opportunity to act as a steadfast, encouraging mentor for students managing complex medical needs alongside behavioural hurdles.

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, leading classroom activities and managing a small support team.
• Confidently de-escalate high-pressure situations and manage challenging behaviours with empathy and professional boundaries.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to maintain a secure, predictable, and nurturing learning environment.
• Assess, record, and promote student development and learning milestones.
• Deliver high-quality inclusive education as a superior practitioner.
• Apply relational strategies and trauma-informed behavioural support.
• Maintain an analytical approach to student data and reflective professional practice.
• Demonstrate dedication to student welfare, safeguarding, and achieving positive outcomes.

You Must Have…

• Qualified Teaching Status (QTS) with substantial background in SEN settings.
• 6 months minimum experience in managing severe SEMH and complex behaviours.
• Emotionally resilient professional with a focused, composed temperament.
• Outstanding level of maturity and significant emotional resilience.
• Access to own transport for commuting.
• Successful applicants must complete a comprehensive enhanced DBS check.

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 allow staff to make a profound impact on vulnerable students.

If you are interested in discussing this role, please contact: brittany.tijou@randstad.co.uk or give Brittany a call on 01293527416.