Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Pay: £127 per day, including 12.07% PAYE holiday pay
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4 pm
Job Type: Full-time, Term-time
Do you have SEMH experience, a full UK driving licence and a passion for supporting young people with additional needs?
Pink Tile Education is looking for a confident, caring and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in the Horsham area.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone experienced in supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs who can bring patience, consistency and a positive approach to every day.
Support pupils with SEMH needs, including emotional regulation and behavioural challenges.
Build positive, trusting relationships and encourage engagement with learning.
Help maintain a safe, structured and supportive environment.
Work closely with teachers and colleagues to provide consistent support.
Support pupils’ personal, social and emotional development.
Travel as required for the role, so a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs.
Confidence managing challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner.
A patient, empathetic and adaptable approach.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Experience in specialist schools, alternative provision, residential settings or similar environments would be beneficial.
Competitive pay of £127 per day, including holiday pay.
Consistent weekday working hours.
Dedicated support from a specialist SEND recruitment consultant.
Opportunities to develop your experience in SEMH and specialist education.
A supportive recruitment team that takes the time to understand you and your career goals.
We know that supporting young people with SEMH needs takes patience, consistency and heart. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more!
DBS/DBS Update required, subject to compliance checks.
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