SEMH Teaching Assistant – Burgess Hill

Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Opportunities Available
Start Date: Immediate and Ongoing Opportunities

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential?

We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Teaching Assistants to work within specialist educational settings in the Burgess Hill area. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people who require additional support with their emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and learning.

The Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide tailored assistance to pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. You will help create a positive, safe, and nurturing learning environment that enables students to engage with education and develop confidence, resilience, and independence.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
Assisting with the implementation of individual support plans and behaviour strategies.
Encouraging positive social interactions and emotional regulation.
Building trusting relationships with students to promote engagement and wellbeing.
Supporting classroom learning activities and adapting approaches to meet individual needs.
Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams.
Maintaining accurate records and contributing to pupil progress reviews.

Requirements

Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, autism, ADHD, or additional learning needs is desirable.
A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, psychology, youth work, or health and social care are advantageous but not essential.

What We Offer

Competitive rates of pay.
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Supportive and welcoming school environments.
The opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people’s lives.
Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.

If you are committed to helping young people thrive both academically and emotionally, we would love to hear from you.

WHY APPLY?

Long-term stable roles available
Full training and ongoing support
Weekly pay
Competitive daily rates (£90–£110)
Rewarding, life-changing work
Opportunities across Sussex SEND schools

*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.*

Gabriel Alves Saysell

gabriel@pinktile.co.uk

View All of My Jobs