Location: Hailsham, East Sussex
Pay: £14.25 per hour
Contract: Full-time, long-term, temp-to-perm
Working pattern: Term time only
Make a real difference in a child’s life!
Pink Tile Education is recruiting enthusiastic, patient and resilient Teaching Assistants to work in an SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) setting in the Hailsham area. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people, helping them overcome barriers to learning and building the confidence they need to succeed.
We welcome applications from experienced Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Behaviour Mentors and individuals with transferable skills from backgrounds such as care, youth work, sports coaching, psychology, mental health support and residential care.
Full-time, long-term opportunities are available, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidates.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour management and engagement in learning.
Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a consistent and encouraging role model.
Help create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.
Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and adapting activities to meet individual needs.
Use positive behaviour strategies to encourage participation and manage challenging situations calmly.
Help pupils develop their communication, social skills, independence and confidence.
Recognise when pupils are struggling and respond with patience, empathy and understanding.
Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams and other professionals to support pupils’ progress.
Follow safeguarding procedures and promote the welfare of every child.
We are looking for candidates who are:
Patient, empathetic and resilient, with a genuine desire to support young people.
Confident building relationships with children and young people who may struggle with trust, engagement or emotional regulation.
Calm under pressure and able to respond positively to challenging behaviour.
Reliable, consistent and committed to supporting pupils over the long term.
Strong communicators who can work effectively as part of a team.
Adaptable and willing to learn new strategies to support individual needs.
Positive role models who can establish clear boundaries while remaining nurturing and approachable.
Experience in an SEMH, SEND or educational setting is beneficial but not essential for candidates who can demonstrate relevant transferable skills and the right attitude.
You may be a great fit for this role if you have experience in:
Care or support work: Supporting individuals with additional needs, promoting independence and providing consistent emotional support.
Youth work or mentoring: Building trust, encouraging positive choices and helping young people overcome challenges.
Psychology or mental health: Understanding behaviour, emotional wellbeing and the importance of positive relationships.
Sports coaching: Motivating young people, establishing boundaries and encouraging teamwork.
Residential or support services: Managing challenging situations, maintaining routines and providing a safe environment.
Teaching, childcare or education: Supporting learning, development and individual needs.
£14.25 per hour.
Full-time, long-term work.
Term-time-only working.
Temp-to-perm opportunities for the right candidate.
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people’s lives.
Support from a specialist education recruitment team at Pink Tile Education.
If you are passionate about helping young people thrive and feel you have the skills, patience and resilience to succeed in an SEMH setting, we would love to hear from you.
Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to transfer your skills into education, get in touch with Pink Tile Education today to discuss this opportunity in Hailsham.
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