Mental Health Teaching Assistant – Horsham
Day Rate: £89–£100 per day
Start: ASAP | Full-Time

We are seeking a compassionate and resilient Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support students in a specialist school in Horsham. This role is ideal for someone with experience working with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs, who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who may present with anxiety, low mood, trauma-related behaviours, or emotional regulation difficulties. Your role will focus on providing calm, consistent support to help students build confidence, develop coping strategies, and engage positively in their education.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs
A patient, empathetic and trauma-informed approach
Strong relationship-building and behaviour support skills
Ability to provide consistency, structure and emotional reassurance
A genuine interest in supporting wellbeing and mental health in education

What the Role Offers:

Competitive daily rate of £89–£100
A full-time, long-term opportunity in a supportive Horsham school
Ongoing training and guidance from experienced staff
Valuable experience for careers in mental health, psychology, counselling, SEN teaching or social care

How to Apply:
If you are committed, enthusiastic, and ready to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply.

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.