Classroom Support Worker

Start ASAP | Long-Term | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity’s considered 

Are you a natural problem solver, calm under pressure, and someone who loves helping others thrive? You might be more suited to a role in education than you realise.

We’re looking for a resilient, compassionate, and adaptable individual to join a specialist school in Bexhill and Hastings, supporting pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs. This is a full-time, long-term position, with the potential to go temp-to-perm for the right person.

Think you’re not qualified? Think again…

You don’t need school experience to make a difference — just the right attitude, transferable skills, and the willingness to learn.

You might have the ideal experience if you’ve worked as or in:

• Youth Work / Youth Offending Support

• Mental Health / Support Work

• Residential Care / Children’s Homes

• Behaviour Mentor / Learning Mentor

• Sports Coaching / Outdoor Activities

• Criminology, Psychology, or Sociology Graduates

• Family Support or Social Care

• Prison or Probation Services

• Customer service or hospitality roles with resilience and people skills

Key Skills That Transfer Well:

• Strong emotional resilience – staying calm in high-pressure situations

• Confidence – able to lead, redirect, and support pupils with challenging behaviour

• Empathy & patience – building trust and consistency with students who need it most

• Excellent communication – especially with pupils who struggle to express emotions

• Team player – working closely with staff, therapists, and families

• Problem-solving mindset – adapting on the spot and thinking creatively

The Role:

• Supporting students with SEMH and complex needs, both 1:1 and in small groups

• Helping pupils manage emotions, develop social skills, and engage in learning

• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies

• Working closely with teachers and the wider pastoral team

• Providing consistency, structure, and a calm presence throughout the day

  *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.*