SEMH Individual Needs Assistant – Hastings

Engage Education; Hastings; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check provided

CPD training sessions

Dedicated consultant to support you

Referral bonus £50 Amazon voucher

Job summary

Engage Education is seeking a caring SEMH Individual Needs Assistant for Hastings. You will support pupils with emotional and social needs, help them manage emotions, and promote resilience and relationships in a nurturing environment. Training will be provided, with opportunities for CPD and career development.

Applicants from Youth Work, Behaviour Mentors, or SEN roles are welcome. A full UK driving licence and access to a car are required to travel between sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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 boundaries
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car

Job description

1-1 SEMH Individual Needs 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 boundaries

• Hold 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

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