Support Assistants within Education

Teaching Assistant – SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) Support
£90–£100 per day | Weekly Pay | Full-Time, Part-Time & Job Share Opportunities

Hailsham and surrounding areas

Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives?

We are looking for caring, resilient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support pupils in small, nurturing SEMH classes. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with students who need additional emotional and behavioural support, helping them thrive both academically and personally.

You don’t need to have worked in a school before. If you’ve supported children or adults in any setting—care work, youth work, coaching, hospitality, mental health support, or even as a parent—you may already have the skills we’re looking for.

About the Role

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging, tailored lessons

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils

• Provide 1:1 and small group support

• Help manage behaviour in a calm, consistent and supportive way

• Encourage emotional regulation and social development

• Create a safe, nurturing learning environment

• Assist with daily routines and classroom organisation

Who We’re Looking For

• Patient, empathetic and understanding individuals

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Resilient and able to stay calm under pressure

• Passion for supporting children with additional needs

• Team players who can also use initiative

• A genuine desire to make a difference

Ideal Backgrounds (but not essential)

• Psychology students or graduates

• Youth workers or sports coaches

• Care workers or support workers

• Nursery practitioners or teaching assistants

• Those with experience in mental health or wellbeing roles

• Anyone looking to transition into education

Why Join Us?

• Competitive daily rate: £90–£110

• Weekly pay

• Flexible working options: full-time, part-time – job share

• Long-term roles available, temp-perm

• Perfect for university students (e.g. psychology or related fields)

• Ideal for those seeking term-time hours and better work-life balance

• Great alternative if you’re tired of long nights or shift work

• Opportunities for day-to-day flexible work if you prefer variety

Whether you’re looking for a long-term role or flexible work to fit around your lifestyle, we have opportunities to suit you.

Don’t delay – reach out to us today and start making a difference.

*Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

• Provide details for us to complete reference checks before employment.
• Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.*