Mental Health Worker – SEMH Setting in Littlehampton

Mental Health Worker – SEMH Setting in Littlehampton
Littlehampton, West Sussex

Start: ASAP
Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Pay: £92.63 – £100 per day
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Mental Health Worker to join a specialist SEMH setting in Littlehampton, supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This role involves working in a structured, nurturing, and supportive environment to help students access learning, regulate emotions, and develop both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students in the classroom and around the school
• Provide consistent 1:1 and small group support
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Promote engagement, independence, and learning
• Work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to implement strategies and interventions
• Support behaviour management in a calm and consistent manner
• Promote emotional wellbeing, positive behaviour, and social development
• Follow all safeguarding procedures at all times

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviours (or willingness to learn)
• A patient, calm, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• An understanding of behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
• A proactive and reliable attitude
• A genuine passion for supporting mental health and additional needs

How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting young people’s mental health and wellbeing, 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 (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS on the update service

Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay. We aim to respond within three working days; due to high volumes, individual feedback may not always be possible.