Teaching Assistant
Posted 3 hours 13 minutes ago by Pink Tile Education Ltd
Permanent
Full Time
Education Jobs
Sussex, Hailsham, United Kingdom, BN271
Job Description
Support Mentors & Teaching Assistants - SEMH School 
Hailsham Area Full-Time Immediate Start
Day Rate £90-£110
Are you ready to make a real difference? We're looking for resilient, adaptable and passionate Support Mentors / Teaching Assistants to support small classes of pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across primary and secondary.
The Role- Support pupils in small group settings
- Build strong, positive relationships
- Manage and de escalate challenging behaviour
- Encourage engagement in learning
- Support emotional regulation and wellbeing
- Work closely with teaching staff
We welcome candidates with backgrounds in:
- Support Work
- Care Work
- Youth Work
- Teaching Assistant
- Individual Assistants
- Behaviour Mentoring
No school experience? No problem - transferable skills considered, if you've worked in any of the roles above.
Key Skills- Strong communication
- Patience and empathy
- Resilience under pressure
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Positive, proactive attitude
- Passion for supporting young people
- SEMH / SEN settings
- Behaviour support
- Mental health or care roles
- Working with children or adults
You must be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa.
During the hiring process you will be required to provide reference checks, and either a current Enhanced DBS or be willing to obtain one.