Nurture Support Assistant – Specialist SEMH School

Esher, Surrey

Pay: Competitive Daily Rate
Contract: Monday to Friday | Term Time Only | September Start | Temp-to-Perm

Pink Tile Education is seeking a compassionate and proactive Nurture Support Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in Esher from September.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, helping them to develop confidence, resilience, and positive relationships while accessing education in a supportive and structured environment.

The role will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support throughout the school day
• Supporting pupils with their emotional wellbeing and engagement in learning
• Promoting positive behaviour and effective coping strategies
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and social development
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams to implement individual support strategies
• Helping to maintain a calm, nurturing, and safe learning environment

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs in education, care, youth work, or support settings
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with SEMH needs
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, if required for travel to the school location

Previous SEMH experience is beneficial but not essential for candidates with transferable skills and the right attitude. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

How to Apply

If you’re looking for a meaningful role where you can make a lasting difference to young people’s lives, we’d 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.