SEMH 1:1 Year 5 Support Mentor (Term Time)

Pink Tile Education Ltd; Stanmer; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Pink Tile Education Ltd is seeking a resilient SEMH 1:1 Support Assistant to work with a Year 5 pupil at a Brighton & Hove primary school. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, term time only, with from £93 per day.

The pupil is academically capable but requires emotional and behavioural support; the role involves building trust, supporting emotional regulation, de-escalation, restorative approaches, and close collaboration with teachers and external professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH, ADHD, or behavioural needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm and resilient approach under pressure.
• Genuine interest in supporting vulnerable children.
• Previous school-based experience.

Responsibilities

• Building a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil.
• Supporting emotional regulation throughout the day.
• Using de-escalation and restorative approaches.
• Encouraging engagement in lessons.
• Working alongside teachers and external professionals.
• Promoting confidence, independence, and resilience.

Skills

SEMH experience

ADHD experience

Behavioural needs

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Job description

Pink Tile Education Ltd is seeking a resilient SEMH 1:1 Support Assistant to work with a Year 5 pupil at a Brighton & Hove primary school. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, term time only, with from £93 per day.

The pupil is academically capable but requires emotional and behavioural support; the role involves building trust, supporting emotional regulation, de-escalation, restorative approaches, and close collaboration with teachers and external professionals.