Support Worker in Uckfield inUckfield PUBLISHED THU 16 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£80 to £95 per day
TEMPORARY
Randstad Education rK03q3Ljt
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 16 October 2025 Salary: £80 to £95 per day Additional salary information: PAYE, Referral Bonus Hours: Part time Closing date: 15 November 2025 Location: Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1AA Company: Randstad Education Job type: Temporary Job reference: RM11111_1760592655 Apply for this job Summary Make a Difference That Matters: Join Our Team as a Teaching Assistant or Support Worker Are you passionate about providing exceptional support and guidance to children with social, emotional, and mental health needs? Our school, an exceptional SEN setting in Hailsham, East Sussex, is searching for compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants and Support Workers . If you're eager to be a part of a team that believes in the power of a holistic and therapeutic approach, this is the opportunity for you. A Carefully Crafted Approach to Education & Well-being: We distinguish ourselves through our thoughtful and meticulous approach to education: Individualized Learning Journeys: We begin by understanding each student's unique needs through comprehensive baseline assessments covering reading, phonics, speech, language, and emotional development. Structured Curriculum Implementation: Teachers and support staff collaborate closely to deliver lessons that build upon a "plan, do, review" framework, ensuring a cohesive and progressive learning experience for each student. Multifaceted Progress Monitoring: We believe in celebrating every milestone. We monitor student progress using a variety of methods including: * Our Bespoke Skills Development Tracker: This tool tracks progress across key skills and EHCP targets. * Teacher Assessments: Ongoing assessments provide valuable insights into each student's growth. * Annual EHCP Reviews: These reviews ensure that support strategies and educational plans remain aligned with student needs. * Pupil Information Passports: These living documents provide a holistic view of a student's strengths, needs, and goals. Continual Refinement: We believe in continuous improvement. Through learning walks, work scrutinies, parent surveys, and staff feedback, we ensure our curriculum remains relevant, engaging, and highly impactful. Your Essential Role: As a Teaching Assistant or Support Worker, you'll be a crucial part of a student's success: Delivering Engaging Lessons: You will work alongside experienced teachers, assisting with the delivery of creative and stimulating lessons designed to engage students with diverse learning styles. Providing Tailored Support: You will utilize your understanding of individual student needs and learning differences to offer customized support, whether it be academic assistance, emotional regulation strategies, or positive behavioral reinforcement. Championing Progress: You will celebrate every success and support students as they navigate challenges, helping them build resilience and unlock their potential. If you are ready to embark on a deeply rewarding career path, we encourage you to apply: Contact Claire at or send your CV to Your passion and dedication can make a world of difference.
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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