We are recruiting passionate, resilient individuals to work within SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) education settings, supporting children who need calm, consistent adults around them.
You’ll work in small classes, providing 1:1 or 2:1 support, helping pupils regulate emotions, re-engage with learning, and feel safe within the school environment. This role is ideal for someone who can think on their feet, adapt quickly, and build strong, trusting relationships.
The Role:
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Support pupils with SEMH needs in classrooms and around the school
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Provide 1:1 and 2:1 support tailored to individual needs
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Help de-escalate challenging behaviour using positive, trauma-informed approaches
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Support pupils to move calmly through the school day (“go with the flow”)
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Build positive, consistent relationships with pupils
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Support the class teacher with learning activities, routines, and behaviour strategies
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Create a safe, nurturing environment where pupils can succeed
We’re Looking For:
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Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, or challenging behaviour OR
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Transferable experience from roles such as:
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Youth work
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Care or support work
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Mental health services
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Residential care
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Behaviour support
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Coaching, mentoring, or community work
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The Right Person Will Have:
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A can-do, positive attitude
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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Emotional intelligence and empathy
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The ability to remain calm under pressure
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Resilience, patience, and consistency
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A genuine desire to make a difference
Why Join?
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Small class sizes and meaningful support roles
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Rewarding work with visible impact
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Supportive teams and structured school environments
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Opportunities to develop experience within education and SEMH settings
If you’re motivated, adaptable, and ready to support children who need it most, we’d love to hear from you.
š Apply today and help change a child’s school experience for the better.
*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.*
