Job Advertisement: Social Emotional Support Assistants (SESA)
Location: Chichester
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
We are seeking compassionate, resilient, and committed Social Emotional Support Assistants to join our team supporting children and young people who require additional help with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
In this role, you will work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals to provide tailored support that enables pupils to engage positively in education and develop essential life skills.
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
- Support the development of emotional regulation, resilience, and positive behaviour strategies
- Assist in implementing individual education and behaviour plans (IEPs/BPs)
- Build trusting, consistent relationships with pupils to promote engagement and wellbeing
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and safeguarding teams
- Support pupils during classroom learning, transitions, and unstructured times
- Maintain accurate records of progress, behaviour, and interventions
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Calm, patient, and empathetic in challenging situations
- Passionate about supporting children and young people’s wellbeing
- Able to build strong, professional relationships with pupils and staff
- Resilient and confident in managing emotional and behavioural difficulties
- Team-oriented with good communication skills
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience working in education, youth work, social care, or mental health support
- Understanding of SEMH, autism, ADHD, or trauma-informed practice
- Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, psychology, or counselling
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive and inclusive working environment
- Opportunities for career progression within education and pastoral support
- Rewarding work making a meaningful difference in young people’s lives
To apply, please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Early applications are encouraged as interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis.
- 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.*
