SEMH Learning Support Assistant

We are looking for a resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Horsham, supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a highly rewarding role where you will make a real difference to pupils across both primary and secondary age groups, including those with autism and additional needs.

The Role:

• Supporting students with SEMH needs and autism on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Helping to deliver engaging, tailored learning activities
• Managing and responding to challenging behaviour in a calm, consistent manner
• Supporting students with emotional regulation and building positive relationships
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and social development
• Working closely with teachers and a wider support team to provide a structured and supportive environment

Key Details:

• Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm
• Pay: £127 per day
• Working with primary and secondary students
• Opportunity for long-term and potential permanent positions

Requirements:

• Must be a driver with access to transport
• Experience working with SEND and SEMH children or adults is essential
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage challenging behaviour
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs

What’s in it for You?

• Term time only – great work-life balance
• School hours – no night shifts or long 12-hour days
• Opportunity to make a real impact every day
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and development

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting students with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

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.