Behaviour Learning Support Assistant

Pink Tile Education; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Pink Tile Education Limited is recruiting for an SEMH Teaching Assistant in Littlehampton. You will support boys with SEMH needs, helping them regulate emotions and participate in learning.

The role is active, hands-on and involves working with pupils across the school day alongside teachers and the wider staff team. Experience with challenging behaviour and trauma is desirable; attitude, resilience and the ability to build positive relationships are essential.

Qualifications

• Interest in behaviour management and supporting young people with complex needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma.
• Calm, consistent and confident setting boundaries to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Support boys with SEMH needs and those who display challenging behaviour.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and engage with education.
• Follow individual behaviour and support plans.
• Contribute to a safe, structured and supportive environment.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider staff team.
• Be active on a hands-on school day across different environments.
• Promote positive choices, boundaries and appropriate behaviour.
• Support pupils during dysregulation and help them return to a calm state.

Skills

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed

Emotional regulation

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Job description

Location: Littlehampton, West Sussex
Hours: Monday & Thursday 8:30am–3:30pm | Tuesday & Wednesday 8:30am–4:15pm
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Start: ASAP
Pay: Competitive daily rate

Are you passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour?

Are you looking to build a career in behaviour management, trauma-informed support or specialist education?

Pink Tile Education are working with a specialist SEMH school in Littlehampton, supporting boys who have experienced trauma and may present with challenging behaviour, emotional dysregulation and complex social and emotional needs.

This is an active, hands‑on role and would be particularly well suited to someone who wants to gain valuable experience working directly with young people who require consistent, positive and trauma‑informed support.

The Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils throughout the school day, helping them to regulate their emotions, manage behaviour and engage positively with education.

You will:

• Support boys with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Work with pupils who may display challenging behaviour and emotional dysregulation
• Use positive and consistent behaviour management strategies
• Develop positive and trusting relationships with pupils who have experienced trauma and adversity
• Support pupils during periods of dysregulation and help them return to a calm state
• Follow individual behaviour and support plans
• Encourage positive choices, boundaries and appropriate behaviour
• Help pupils engage with learning and activities
• Work closely with teachers and the wider staff team
• Take part in an active, hands‑on school day, including being on your feet and supporting pupils in different environments
• Help create a safe, structured and supportive environment where pupils can succeed

Who Are We Looking For?

You don't necessarily need to have worked in an SEMH school before. We are particularly interested in people who have a genuine interest in behaviour management and supporting young people with complex needs.

You may have experience as a:

• Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Youth Worker
• Support Worker
• Behaviour Support Worker
• Residential Support Worker
• Sports Coach
• Mentor
• Care Worker
• SEN Teaching Assistant

Experience working with challenging behaviour, trauma, SEMH or vulnerable young people is desirable, but attitude, resilience and the ability to build positive relationships are just as important.

You will need to be calm, consistent and confident setting boundaries while also understanding that behaviour is often a form of communication.

Why This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity if you are looking to develop a career in behaviour management, SEMH, specialist education or youth support.

You will gain hands‑on experience supporting young people who have experienced trauma and who may become dysregulated or present with challenging behaviour. You will develop valuable skills in de‑escalation, emotional regulation, behaviour support and trauma‑informed practice.

The role is temporary to permanent, giving you the opportunity to secure a long‑term position within the school if it proves to be the right fit.

Start ASAP.

The advertised daily rate is inclusive of 12.07% PAYE holiday pay.

Pink Tile Education and our schools are committed to finding the Best Fit, Every Time.

All candidates are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and, where applicable, the DBS Update Service.