Experienced Teaching Assistant – SEMH School in Burgess Hill

Burgess Hill, West Sussex

Start: ASAP
Type: Full-Time, Temporary (Term Time Only)
Pay: £100 per day
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

We are currently recruiting a calm, patient, and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in the Burgess Hill area. This full-time temporary role involves supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health needs within a structured, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping pupils feel safe, supported, and engaged in their learning. You will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff, providing consistent, individualised support and adapting your approach to meet each student’s emotional, behavioural, and learning needs.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Experience supporting children with SEMH or challenging behaviour
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills
Confidence supporting pupils within the classroom
A proactive, resilient, and compassionate attitude

What the Role Offers:

A full-time temporary opportunity (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm)
Term time only working pattern
Teaching Assistant role supporting students in the classroom
Competitive daily rate of £100 per day
A supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunities to develop specialist SEMH experience
A highly rewarding role making a meaningful impact on pupils’ education and wellbeing

How to Apply

If you are enthusiastic, committed, and passionate about supporting children with SEMH needs, we would 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.