🌟 Teaching Assistants – SEMH School (New Provision)
Location: Horley, Surrey
Salary: £20,000 – £26,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Term: Permanent
Start Date: September 2025 (or negotiable)
🏫 About the Role
We are excited to be recruiting Teaching Assistants for a brand-new specialist school supporting students aged 11–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), and associated learning differences.
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. You’ll work closely with teachers, therapists, and the wider team to support students in overcoming barriers to learning and achieving their full potential.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing, values-driven provision from the ground up.
📌 Key Responsibilities
- Provide in-class support to students with SEMH and ASC needs
- Build positive, trusting relationships with young people
- Support the implementation of personalised learning plans and behaviour strategies
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals
- Promote emotional regulation, resilience, and independence
- Contribute to a calm, trauma-informed school culture
👤 About You
We’re looking for individuals who:
- Have experience working with children or young people with additional needs (SEMH/ASC preferred)
- Are patient, empathetic, and emotionally resilient
- Thrive in a team environment and are open to learning
- Are passionate about inclusive education and making a difference
- Hold relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, or equivalent) – desirable but not essential
🌱 What We Offer
- A supportive and forward-thinking team
- A strong focus on wellbeing and professional development
- Opportunities to grow with the school as it develops
- A meaningful role where you’ll directly impact young lives
- A school culture rooted in aspiration, resilience, and empowerment
Important Notice
To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa. At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding is our top priority. All applicants must:
- Provide references for pre-employment checks
- Hold an Enhanced DBS on the update service (or be willing to obtain one)
Pay is inclusive of 12.07% PAYE holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days.
