Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Start: ASAP | Type: Full-Time, Temporary (Term Time Only)
Pay: £102.67 per day
Hours: 8:00am–4:00pm Monday – Friday
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist alternative provision school. This role involves providing 1:1 support to pupils with SEMH needs, helping them engage with their learning and build confidence.
All pupils have anxiety and SEMH needs, and many are autistic. You will be supporting approximately 7 pupils in Years 9–11 across the week.
Experience supporting young people with SEMH, anxiety, or autism
Confidence working independently in a 1:1 setting
Calm, patient, and empathetic approach
Strong communication skills
Full-time, term-time temporary role
£102.67 per day
8:00am–4:00pm
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils who struggle to access mainstream school environments
If you are resilient, compassionate, and passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you.
To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.
All applicants must:
Provide suitable references for pre-employment checks
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.
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