SEMH Individual Needs Assistant – Hastings

Engage Partners Limited; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD training

Dedicated consultant support

Referral scheme (£50 Amazon voucher)

Job summary

Engage Education is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to work with students who have SEMH needs in Hastings. The role focuses on supporting emotional and social development, building resilience, and promoting independence.

You will work as part of a caring team, applying patient, consistent behaviour approaches, and establishing trusting relationships with pupils. A full UK driving licence and access to a car are required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with emotional and social needs.
• Ability to manage behaviour with calmness and consistency.
• Demonstrated warmth, energy, and encouragement while setting boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with emotional and social needs.
• Build trusting relationships to help pupils feel understood and supported.
• Help pupils manage emotions, build healthy relationships, and gain practical skills for adulthood.
• Bring warmth, energy and consistency in daily support.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Patience and positivity

Driving licence

Job description

1-1 SEMH Learning Support Assistant Required – Hastings

This is a caring and inclusive community where every child is supported to rebuild confidence, discover their strengths, and prepare for a brighter future. Pupils are encouraged not only in their learning but also in developing the skills they need for life beyond school – resilience, independence, and a belief in their own potential. Many young people here face challenges such as anxiety, trauma, or behaviour that communicates unmet needs, and staff play a vital role in helping them feel safe, valued, and capable of success.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with a variety of backgrounds. Training will be provided, though experience of working with children with SEMH, particularly attachment and trauma, is an advantage. What matters most is a strong commitment to supporting children with complex needs and the ability to bring patience, positivity, and consistency every day.

This role will suit someone who is passionate about making a difference to young people’s lives – whether by helping them manage emotions, build healthy relationships, or gain practical skills for adulthood. Those with backgrounds in Youth Work, Behaviour Mentoring, or similar roles are also encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience supporting children or young people with emotional and social needs
• Be confident in managing behaviour with calmness and consistency
• Build trusting relationships that help pupils feel understood and supported
• Bring warmth, energy, and encouragement while setting clear boundariesHold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car
  

Applications are encouraged from:

• Youth Workers
• Behaviour Mentors
• SEN Teaching Assistants
  

Why choose Engage Education?

• Staff are paid in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring pay parity with permanent employees
• Each candidate is supported by a dedicated consultant who will be with you every step of the way
• Access to free CPD training sessions delivered by experienced senior leaders
• A referral scheme offering a £50 Amazon voucher when referred colleagues complete 5 days of work
  

If you do not hear back within 2 working days, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. Applications are welcomed for other suitable vacancies, and CVs are kept on file to support candidates in their future job search.

All candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, for which full assistance will be provided.

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