Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant (Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs)
Location: Littlehampton
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time (Term Time Only)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
We are seeking committed and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs within a specialist or mainstream educational setting in Littlehampton. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people who may present with additional behavioural, emotional, or learning challenges.
You will work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to provide consistent, structured support that promotes engagement, emotional regulation, and positive learning outcomes.
- Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
- Assist in implementing personalised behaviour and learning support plans
- Support pupils in developing emotional regulation and social skills
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals
- Promote positive behaviour strategies in line with school policies
- Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and achieving their potential
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Experienced working with children or young people with SEMH, SEN, or behavioural needs (desirable but not essential)
- Calm, resilient, and able to de-escalate challenging situations effectively
- Strong communicators with a supportive and empathetic approach
- Team players who can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Passionate about inclusive education and improving outcomes for vulnerable learners
- Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
- Team Teach, MAPA, or similar behaviour support training (advantageous)
- Safeguarding training (or willingness to undertake)
- Supportive and inclusive school environments
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Opportunities to work in specialist SEMH provisions and mainstream settings
- A chance to make a real and lasting impact on young lives
To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role. Early applications are encouraged, as positions may be filled prior to the closing date.
- Long-term stable roles available
- Full training and ongoing support
- Weekly pay
- Competitive daily rates (£90–£110)
- Rewarding, life-changing work
- Opportunities across Eastbourne 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.*
