Start: ASAP
Type: Full-Time, Temporary (Term Time Only)
Pay: £127 per day
Hours:
Monday: 8:30am–5:00pm
Tuesday–Friday: 8:30am–4:00pm
Requirement: Driver essential due to rural school location
We are currently recruiting a calm, patient, and resilient Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school supporting secondary-aged pupils in the Horsham area. This full-time, temporary role involves working with young people aged 11–16 who present with social, emotional, and mental health needs within a structured, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key role in helping students regulate their emotions, re-engage with education, and build confidence both academically and socially. You will work closely with teaching and pastoral teams to provide consistent, individualised support, adapting strategies to meet each student’s emotional, behavioural, and learning needs.
Experience supporting secondary-aged pupils with SEMH or challenging behaviour
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills
Confidence supporting pupils in classroom and small group settings
A proactive, resilient, and compassionate attitude
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Full-time, term-time role (Monday: 8:30–17:00, Tuesday–Friday: 8:30–16:00)
Learning Support Assistant role supporting secondary-aged pupils (11–16)
Competitive daily rate of £127
A supportive and collaborative specialist school environment
Opportunities to develop experience within SEMH and adolescent support
A rewarding role making a meaningful impact on young people’s education, wellbeing, and future pathways
If you are enthusiastic, committed, and passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you.
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.
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