Start Date: September 2025
Location: Horsham
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm, Wednesday 5pm finish, Friday 16:00 finish
Pay: £102.68 per day
Contract: 12-week temp-to-perm via Pink Tile Education
We are looking for a resilient, empathetic and proactive individual to support pupils with social, emotional, and communication needs at a small specialist school in Horsham. The pupils here are bright, funny, and capable — they just need the right environment and people around them.
This role would suit someone who is calm under pressure, genuinely enjoys working with children, and has experience with Autism, ADHD, or SEMH, either personally or professionally.
You will be part of a close-knit team of teaching assistants, therapists and teachers who work collaboratively to build strong routines and emotional safety for every student.
Supporting learning and behaviour management in and out of the classroom
Helping pupils regulate emotions and engage with the curriculum
Using visual aids and communication tools (e.g. PECS, Makaton) where required
Providing consistency, patience and warmth to help build trust
Working with external specialists and SENCOs to meet EHCP targets
Experienced with Autism or SEMH needs
A team player with strong communication skills
Comfortable with behaviour support and de-escalation strategies
Passionate about inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Apply below.
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Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the expectation of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our job is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers.
The pay stated is inclusive of the additional 12.07% PAYE holiday.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake various background checks including obtaining a DBS, if they do not hold a valid certificate that is on the update service.
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