Teaching Assistant (SEMH) – Horley

Location: Horley, Surrey

Hours: 08:30 AM – 03:30 PM, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £89 per day PAYE, temp to perm

We’re looking for a caring and resilient Teaching Assistant to join our SEMH provision in Horley. If you’re passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs and thrive in a busy, rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support small groups and individual pupils with SEMH needs, implementing personalised strategies.

• Promote positive behaviour through consistent, calm approaches and de-escalation techniques.

• Assist class teachers in planning and delivering differentiated activities.

• Support pupils’ emotional regulation and social skills through therapeutic and tailored interventions.

• Record and report progress, liaising with teaching staff and SENCO where appropriate.

Skills & Experience / What We’re Looking For:

• Empathy, patience and resilience when working with challenging behaviour.

• Good communication and rapport-building skills with pupils and staff.

• Ability to follow behaviour plans and adapt strategies in the moment.

• Knowledge of safeguarding and a commitment to child welfare.

• Transferable skills: active listening, teamwork, organisation, consistency, problem-solving.

Additional Information:

• Training and ongoing support provided.

• Small class sizes with additional TA support.

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. We’re committed to protecting the welfare of children and young people, and all applicants must:

• Provide references for pre-employment checks;
• Hold a Children’s (or Children’s and Adults) Workforce Enhanced DBS on the update service, or be willing to obtain one.

Pay is inclusive of 12.07% PAYE holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. If you haven’t heard from us, please check your emails and missed calls. Unfortunately, due to volume, we may not be able to respond individually if your application is unsuccessful.