Location: Littlehampton, West Sussex
Hours: Monday, Thursday & Friday: 8:30am–3:30pm | Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:30am–4:15pm
Contract: Full-time, term-time
Role: Teaching Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant
Daily Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience
Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour?
Do you have a calm, patient and resilient approach and the ability to build genuine relationships with young people who may have struggled in mainstream education?
We are working with a specialist SEMH school in Littlehampton, supporting boys aged 8–16 with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
The school provides a nurturing and structured environment where pupils are supported to develop their confidence, independence, emotional regulation, life skills and academic abilities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Mentor or SEMH Support Worker who wants to make a genuine difference.
As a Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and the wider school team to support pupils both academically and pastorally.
You will help pupils overcome barriers to learning while encouraging positive behaviour, independence and personal development.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting pupils to access their learning and the curriculum
Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required
Supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH needs
Building positive and trusting relationships with young people
Supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and emotional regulation
Encouraging positive behaviour and behaviour for learning
Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence
Supporting pupils who may become dysregulated, anxious or disengaged
Helping pupils communicate their needs and make positive choices
Working alongside teachers to provide personalised learning support
Supporting pupils with social and emotional development
Helping pupils recognise their strengths and celebrate their achievements
Supporting pupils to develop important life skills
Encouraging pupils to become more independent and prepared for their future
The school supports young people with a range of SEMH, SEND and behavioural needs, including:
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
Challenging behaviour
Emotional regulation difficulties
Communication difficulties
Special Educational Needs (SEND)
Difficulties engaging with mainstream education
Social and emotional difficulties
Additional learning needs
The school is designed to provide additional support for young people who may find traditional mainstream education challenging.
Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, challenging behaviour, Autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, trauma or attachment needs would be a real advantage.
However, previous specialist school experience isn’t essential. The school is looking for someone with the right attitude, resilience and ability to build positive relationships.
We’re looking for a Teaching Assistant / SEN TA / Learning Support Assistant who is:
Caring, patient and compassionate
Calm and consistent
Resilient when supporting challenging behaviour
Confident building positive relationships with young people
Able to remain calm and professional during difficult situations
Positive, encouraging and proactive
Comfortable setting clear and consistent boundaries
Able to look beyond behaviour and understand the individual
Adaptable and willing to think creatively
Comfortable working as part of a close-knit team
Reliable and committed
Passionate about supporting young people to reach their potential
Experience with SEMH, SEND, challenging behaviour, Autism, ADHD, youth work, mentoring, care, residential support or Alternative Provision is desirable but not essential.
We would also consider candidates from backgrounds including:
Teaching Assistant
SEN Teaching Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
Behaviour Mentor
SEMH Support Worker
Youth Worker
Residential Support Worker
Care Worker
Sports Coach
Mentor
Support Worker
If you have experience working with young people and are confident building relationships, managing challenging situations and encouraging positive behaviour, your experience could be highly transferable.
This role is about much more than helping pupils complete their schoolwork.
The school places a strong emphasis on personal development, independence, life skills and preparing young people for their future.
As a member of the support team, you will have the opportunity to become a positive role model and help young people recognise what they are capable of.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant, SEN TA, Learning Support Assistant or Behaviour Mentor who wants to work somewhere where relationships really matter.
You’ll have the opportunity to get to know your pupils, understand their individual needs and help them overcome barriers that may have previously prevented them from engaging with education.
If you’re patient, resilient, consistent and passionate about helping young people succeed, we’d love to hear from you.
Best Fit, Every Time.
If you’re interested in this SEMH Teaching Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant opportunity in Littlehampton, please get in touch with Pink Tile Education to register and discuss the role further.
The advertised daily rate is inclusive of 12.07% PAYE holiday pay.
We work closely with our schools and candidates to ensure Best Fit, Every Time.
All candidates are subject to our usual safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references.
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