SEMH Teaching Assistant — Connection-First Support (Driver)

Pink Tile Education Ltd; Horsham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Pink Tile Education Ltd is seeking a Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant for a SEMH school near Horsham. The role covers primary and secondary ages, with a focus on building trust and supporting students through regulation and engagement.

The position is full-time and temp-to-perm from day one, with a rural Horsham location and a requirement for a driving licence and own transport. Relocation or travel not specified, but time is terms-based with school-run holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience as Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Classroom Assistant with SEMH experience.
• Experience supporting children/young people with SEMH needs.
• Strong behaviour management and trauma-informed approaches.

Responsibilities

• Work as Teaching Assistant supporting boys with SEMH needs.
• Build positive relationships with students using a connection-first approach.
• Support pupils across primary and secondary age groups.
• Use effective behaviour management to support emotional regulation.
• Understand reasons behind behaviour and respond with patience.
• Help students develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Support learning inside and outside the classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to provide consistent support.
• Encourage pupils to recognise strengths and achieve their potential.

Skills

Teaching Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Classroom Assistant

Youth Worker

Support Worker

Job description

Pink Tile Education Ltd is seeking a Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant for a SEMH school near Horsham. The role covers primary and secondary ages, with a focus on building trust and supporting students through regulation and engagement.

The position is full-time and temp-to-perm from day one, with a rural Horsham location and a requirement for a driving licence and own transport. Relocation or travel not specified, but time is terms-based with school-run holidays.