Pupil Support Assistant – SEMH School

Pink Tile Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Job summary

Pink Tile Education Ltd in London is recruiting a Pupil Support Assistant to work at a SEMH school in Wandsworth. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs and help them stay engaged in learning.

The role is full-time with a September start, paying from £92.59 per day depending on experience; you must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in education settings.
• Calm, patient and resilient with a positive approach.
• Confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviours.
• Passionate about helping young people progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to SEMH pupils.
• Build positive relationships with students.
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral team.
• Encourage engagement in learning.

Skills

Children experience

SEMH awareness

Calm demeanor

Job description

Pupil Support Assistant – SEMH School in Wandsworth

Wandsworth, London

From £92.59 per day (depending on experience) | Full-Time | September Start

Do you have the patience, resilience and passion to support young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

We're recruiting Pupil Support Assistants to join a specialist SEMH school in Wandsworth. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils who may have experienced barriers to education, helping them build confidence, regulate their emotions and achieve positive outcomes.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Encourage engagement in learning and personal development.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider pastoral team to deliver tailored support.

About You

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within education, SEMH, SEND, care or youth work.
• Calm, patient and resilient, with a positive approach.
• Confident supporting pupils with behaviours that may challenge.
• Passionate about making a lasting difference in young people's lives.

Important Notice

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.

At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. All applicants must:

• Provide suitable references for pre-employment checks
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Children's Workforce (or Children's & Adults') Update Service, or be willing to obtain one

• Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay.

We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high application volumes, individual feedback may not be possible for unsuccessful applicants.