SEMH Teaching Assistant – Haywards Heath

We are recruiting for a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in the Haywards Heath area. This long-term position involves supporting children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, including those who present with challenging behaviours, within a structured, nurturing and therapeutic environment.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in helping students regulate emotions, re-engage with learning, and build confidence both socially and academically. You’ll work closely with teachers and pastoral staff, providing one-to-one and small group support, using trauma-informed approaches, and helping create a calm, consistent and supportive classroom environment.

What We’re Looking For:
• Strong experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviours (or willingness to learn)
• A patient, empathetic and child-centred approach
• Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills
• Confidence using behaviour support and emotional regulation strategies
• A proactive, resilient and compassionate attitude

What the Role Offers:
• Full-time, long-term position (Monday–Friday)
• Competitive daily rate of £102 per day
• Supportive and welcoming leadership and pastoral team
• Opportunity to develop specialist SEMH experience
• A rewarding chance to make a meaningful impact in young people’s lives

How to Apply:
If you are enthusiastic, committed, and passionate about supporting students with SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you.

Important Notice
To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.

At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to protecting the welfare of children and young people, and all applicants must:
• Provide references for pre-employment checks
• Hold a Children’s (or Children’s and Adults) Workforce Enhanced DBS on the update service, or be willing to obtain one

Pay is inclusive of 12.07% PAYE holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. If you haven’t heard from us, please check your emails and missed calls. Unfortunately, due to volume, we may not be able to respond individually if your application is unsuccessful.