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
Who We're Looking For

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
Experience (Desirable)
  • 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.