SEMH 1:1 Teaching Assistant (Hastings, East Sussex)

Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Location: Hastings, East Sussex

Job Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate, proactive, and resilient 1:1 SEMH Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a specialist or mainstream setting. This full-time, term-time role is ideal for someone confident, calm under pressure, and passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with SEMH needs

• Build positive, trusting relationships to encourage engagement

• Implement behaviour support plans and use de-escalation strategies

• Support emotional regulation and develop pupils’ coping skills

• Assist with learning tasks, activities, and personalised interventions

• Collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO, and pastoral team

• Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment

Requirements:

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, trauma, or behavioural needs

• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills

• Patient, consistent, and able to remain calm in challenging situations

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to follow guidance while using initiative

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing

What We Offer:

• Supportive staff team and SEN leadership

• Training in SEMH strategies and de-escalation techniques

• Rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s life

• Full-time, term-time role with potential for extension

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Apply below.