Teaching Assistant – SEMH School in Littlehampton

Littlehampton, West Sussex

Start: ASAP
Type: Full-Time, Temporary (Term Time Only)
Pay: £100 per day
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

We are currently recruiting a calm, patient, and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in the Littlehampton area. This role involves supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs within a structured, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to provide consistent, individualised support throughout the school day. You will play a key role in helping students feel safe, supported, and engaged in their learning, adapting your approach to meet emotional, behavioural, and educational needs.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Confidence supporting pupils within the classroom
Resilience and the ability to remain composed in challenging situations

What the Role Offers:

A full-time temporary opportunity
Teaching Assistant role supporting students in the classroom
Specialist SEMH school setting in Littlehampton
Working hours of 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday (term time only)
Competitive daily rate of £100 per day
A supportive and collaborative staff team
A highly rewarding role making a meaningful impact on pupils’ education and wellbeing

How to Apply

If you are enthusiastic, committed, and passionate about supporting children 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. All applicants must:

Provide suitable references for pre-employment checks
Hold an enhanced DBS on the Children’s Workforce (or Children’s & Adults’) update service, or be willing to obtain one

Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high application volumes, individual feedback may not be possible for unsuccessful applicants.