SEMH Teaching Assistant – Horsham

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Horsham

Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Opportunities Available
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Teaching Assistants to support pupils in educational settings across Horsham. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people who require additional emotional, behavioural, and learning support.

Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff, you will help create a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment that enables students to achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Assist in implementing individual learning and behaviour support plans.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Support students in developing emotional regulation, resilience, and social skills.
• Promote positive behaviour and de-escalate challenging situations effectively.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals.
• Monitor and record student progress and wellbeing.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, or behavioural needs.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships and establish appropriate boundaries.
• Resilience and confidence in managing challenging behaviour.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience within schools, alternative provisions, youth work, care settings, or residential support.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and behaviour management strategies.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive working environments.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people’s lives.
• Flexible working opportunities available.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs and are looking for a rewarding role in Horsham, we would love to hear from you.

WHY APPLY?

• Long-term stable roles available
• Full training and ongoing support
• Weekly pay
• Competitive daily rates (£90–£110)
• Rewarding, life-changing work
• Opportunities across Sussex SEND schools

*Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above
position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work
visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink
Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

• Provide details for us
  to complete reference checks before employment.
• Provide an Enhanced DBS
  on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can
  assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all
share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure
that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new
employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to
all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of
applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not
contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been
unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for
positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed
calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to
reach you. Thank you.*