Learning Support Assistant – SEMH School

Pay: Competitive Daily Rate
Type: Monday to Friday | Term Time Only | September Start | Temp-to-Perm

We are currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist SEMH school in Haywards Heath from September.

This is an excellent opportunity to support primary-aged pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs within a specialist school environment. You’ll work closely with teaching staff to help pupils access learning, develop positive relationships, and achieve their individual goals.

The role will include:

• Supporting pupils within the classroom on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting with learning activities and behaviour management
• Promoting emotional regulation and positive engagement
• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Helping to create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN, ideally within a school or care setting
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine interest in supporting pupils with SEMH needs
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle due to the school’s rural location

Training and ongoing support will be provided.

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to make a positive impact in a specialist education setting, we’d 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.