Pupil Support Assistant – Specialist SEMH School

Pink Tile Education Ltd; Esher; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pink Tile Education Ltd in Esher, Surrey, is recruiting Pupil Support Assistants to join a brand-new specialist SEMH school opening this September. You will support pupils aged 7–17 with SEMH and MLD, providing 1:1 and small-group support to help them feel safe, valued and ready to learn.

You will work with teachers and the pastoral team from 8:30am to 4:30pm on a 12‑month fixed-term contract, with a day rate of £110 and holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, SEND, care or youth work is desirable.
• Calm, empathetic and resilient with a positive attitude.
• Able to build strong relationships and communicate effectively.
• Passionate about helping pupils reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support throughout the school day.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils to boost engagement and confidence.
• Support learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers and the pastoral team to meet pupil needs.

Skills

1:1 support

small-group support

relationship building

effective communication

patience and resilience

Job description

Pupil Support Assistant – Specialist SEMH School in Esher

Esher, Surrey

£110 per day | Full-Time | 8:30am – 4:30pm | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | September Start

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning? Do you have the patience, resilience and enthusiasm to support pupils with additional needs?

We're recruiting Pupil Support Assistants to join a brand-new specialist school opening in Esher this September. Supporting pupils aged 7–17 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), you'll play a key role in helping students feel safe, valued and ready to learn.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new school from day one, working alongside a supportive team to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support throughout the school day.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Building trusted relationships with pupils to boost confidence and engagement.
• Supporting learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Working closely with teachers and the wider pastoral team to meet individual pupil needs.

About You

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable, particularly within education, SEND, care or youth work.
• Calm, empathetic and resilient, with a positive attitude.
• Able to build strong relationships and communicate effectively.
• Passionate about supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.

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.