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Support Assistants

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Are you compassionate, proactive, and ready to make a real difference?
 
We’re looking for a dedicated Support Assistant to work with children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) in a friendly, supportive school setting in the Woodingdean area.
 
Trial days are being arranged now — a great chance to see if this is the right fit for you (and you’re the right fit for them!).
 
What we’re looking for:
***Someone caring, patient, and adaptable with a positive attitude.
***Experience supporting individuals with SLD, autism, or complex needs — whether in children’s services, adult care, education, or healthcare.
***Ability to communicate clearly, follow support plans, and help learners achieve their personal goals.
***A team player who can stay calm under pressure and “hit the ground running.”
 
Transferable experience includes:
*Adult or child care support (residential, day centre, or community)
*Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant roles
*SEN/SEMH or SLD classroom support
*Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker experience
*Youth work or social care background
 
What you’ll gain:
**Hands-on experience in a specialist education environment
**Ongoing training and development — we’ll invest in you
**Supportive team and leadership who value your input
**Real opportunities to progress in SEND education
 
If you’re passionate about helping learners reach their potential and want to work somewhere that truly values its staff — we’d love to hear from you.
 

How to Apply: 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.