Teaching Assistant Role C SEMH

The Methodist Church in Britain; Portslade by Sea; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

In-house training

Onsite gym

Cycle to work scheme

Local government pension scheme

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Hove Park School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support students with SEMH, autism and dyslexia/dyspraxia. The role is part-time, term-time, 36.25 hours per week, starting December 2026, with opportunities for literacy intervention. Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK are required.

The successful candidate will assist with SEMH, autism-related communication needs and literacy support, contributing to a vibrant school environment and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEMH needs.
• Experience supporting pupils with autism and social communication difficulties.
• Experience supporting pupils with dyslexia or dyspraxia.
• Right to work in the UK and DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Support students with autism and social communication difficulties.
• Support students with dyslexia or dyspraxia.
• Assist with literacy intervention where applicable.

Skills

SEMH experience

Autism support

Dyslexia support

Dyspraxia support

Job description

Hove Park School, run by Brighton and Hove City Council, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as autism and dyslexia or dyspraxia. Applicants need prior experience with these groups of young people. The part-time, term-time post runs for 36.25 hours a week from December 2026 and welcomes interest in literacy intervention. Right to work in the UK is required, as the role falls outside the points-based visa system, and an enhanced DBS check applies.

What the job involves

• Supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs
• Supporting young people with autism and social communication difficulties
• Supporting young people with dyslexia or dyspraxia

Experience

• Experienced Teaching Assistant
• Relevant experience supporting students with SEMH needs
• Relevant experience supporting young people with autism and social communication difficulties
• Relevant experience supporting young people with dyslexia or dyspraxia

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Belief that SEND is not a barrier to progress

Nice to have

• Experience of managing students with complex needs
• Ability to respond positively to challenging behaviour
• Passion for literacy intervention
• Passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs

What’s offered

• Vibrant working environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• In-house and certified training
• Onsite gym
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local government pension scheme
• Staff wellbeing initiatives
• Holiday entitlement included in 47.36 paid weeks a year