SEMH Pupil Support Assistant – Littlehampton

SEMH Pupil Support Assistant – Littlehampton
Littlehampton, West Sussex

Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Salary: £92.63 – £100 per day
Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

We are currently seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Pupil Support Assistant to join a specialist setting in Littlehampton. You will be supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs within a structured, nurturing and supportive classroom environment, helping them to access learning and develop both academically and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide classroom support to pupils within the classroom and wider school environment
• Deliver consistent 1:1 and small group support
• Encourage engagement, independence and positive learning behaviours
• Work closely with teaching staff to implement tailored strategies and support plans
• Support positive behaviour management using calm and consistent approaches
• Promote emotional wellbeing, social development and resilience
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience providing classroom support to children or young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour (or willingness to learn)
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• An understanding of behaviour support strategies and emotional regulation
• A proactive, reliable and committed attitude
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs

How to Apply
If you are passionate about making a positive difference to students with SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you.

Important Information
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 central to everything we do. All applicants must:

• Provide suitable references for pre-employment checks
• Hold an enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one

Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay. We aim to respond within three working days; due to high application volumes, individual feedback may not always be possible.