Learning Support Assistant – Primary Years | Specialist SEMH School in Horsham

Learning Support Assistant – Primary Years | Specialist SEMH School in Horsham
Horsham, West Sussex

Start: September
Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Pay: £127 per day
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm
Requirement: Driver essential due to rural location

We are seeking a dedicated and nurturing Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in Horsham, supporting primary-aged pupils with social, emotional, mental health, and neurodiverse needs.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to support pupils both within the classroom and through targeted interventions, helping to build confidence, emotional regulation, engagement, and positive learning behaviours within a structured and therapeutic environment.

The role will include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting pupils to access learning activities across the curriculum
• Supporting emotional regulation, communication, and social development
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement within the classroom
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting pupils with additional needs including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and communication difficulties
• Working collaboratively with teaching, pastoral, and therapy teams

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children or young people
• Ideally experience supporting pupils with SEN, SEMH, or neurodiverse needs
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils
• A proactive and adaptable attitude
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

What the Role Offers:

• Opportunity to develop specialist SEMH and SEN experience
• A supportive and collaborative school environment
• A rewarding role making a genuine difference to young people’s education and wellbeing
• Potential for a permanent position following the temporary period

How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping pupils thrive within education, 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.