Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Heathfield

Location: Heathfield area
Salary: £14.25 per hour
Hours: Part-time or full-time available
Contract: Long-term, with potential for temp-to-perm
Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a genuine difference to their lives?

We are currently looking for Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist SEMH setting in the Heathfield area, supporting pupils who may experience social, emotional and mental health needs, alongside behavioural and additional learning needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is patient, resilient and genuinely wants to make a positive impact. The school is looking for individuals who can build strong relationships with pupils and provide consistent, positive support.

The role:

• Supporting pupils with SEMH and additional needs
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Helping pupils engage with learning and the wider school environment
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Building trusting and professional relationships with pupils
• Encouraging confidence, independence and positive choices
• Working closely with teaching staff and the wider support team
• Helping create a safe, calm and supportive learning environment

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• Experience supporting SEMH, SEND, challenging behaviour or vulnerable young people is highly desirable
• A patient, calm and consistent approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Resilience and the ability to remain positive in challenging situations
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed

Transferable experience is welcomed. We would be particularly interested in hearing from candidates with backgrounds in youth work, care, mentoring, support work, sports coaching, psychology, counselling, residential care or other roles involving children and young people.

A DBS on the Update Service is a huge advantage, although candidates without one will also be considered subject to the required safeguarding checks.

What we offer:

• £14.25 + per hour
• Part-time and full-time opportunities
• Long-term positions
• Potential temp-to-perm opportunities
• Immediate starts available
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist SEMH setting

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to young people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this opportunity.