Trauma-Informed SEMH Teaching Assistant

Pink Tile Education; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Pink Tile Education Limited is recruiting for an SEMH Teaching Assistant in Littlehampton. You will support boys with SEMH needs, helping them regulate emotions and participate in learning.

The role is active, hands-on and involves working with pupils across the school day alongside teachers and the wider staff team. Experience with challenging behaviour and trauma is desirable; attitude, resilience and the ability to build positive relationships are essential.

Qualifications

• Interest in behaviour management and supporting young people with complex needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma.
• Calm, consistent and confident setting boundaries to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Support boys with SEMH needs and those who display challenging behaviour.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and engage with education.
• Follow individual behaviour and support plans.
• Contribute to a safe, structured and supportive environment.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider staff team.
• Be active on a hands-on school day across different environments.
• Promote positive choices, boundaries and appropriate behaviour.
• Support pupils during dysregulation and help them return to a calm state.

Skills

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed

Emotional regulation

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Job description

Pink Tile Education Limited is recruiting for an SEMH Teaching Assistant in Littlehampton. You will support boys with SEMH needs, helping them regulate emotions and participate in learning.

The role is active, hands-on and involves working with pupils across the school day alongside teachers and the wider staff team. Experience with challenging behaviour and trauma is desirable; attitude, resilience and the ability to build positive relationships are essential.