Location: West Sussex (Crawley, Crawley Down, Cuckfield & Haywards Heath)
Start: ASAP | Type: Full-Time, Temporary (Term Time Only)
Pay: £100 per day
Travel: Travel expenses paid
We are recruiting a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school’s Blended Learning Team. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to work as a mobile TA, providing 1:1 support to pupils in their homes to help them access and engage with their education.
There is no lesson planning involved — your role will focus on supporting learning, building confidence and promoting emotional regulation.
All pupils have anxiety and SEMH needs, with many diagnosed as autistic. You will be supporting approximately 7 pupils in Years 9–11 across the week.
⚠️ This is a travelling role — candidates must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle.
You will be travelling between:
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Crawley
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Crawley Down
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Cuckfield
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Haywards Heath
Key Requirements:
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Experience supporting young people with SEMH, anxiety, or autism
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Confidence working independently in a 1:1 setting
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Calm, patient and empathetic approach
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Strong communication skills
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Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
What’s on Offer:
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Unique blended learning role supporting pupils outside of a traditional classroom
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Full-time, term-time temporary position
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£100 per day
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Travel expenses paid
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Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils who struggle to access school settings
How to Apply
If you are resilient, compassionate, and passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs, 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:
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Provide suitable references for pre-employment checks
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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.