SEMH Teaching Assistant

Do you have the patience, resilience and understanding to make a real difference to young people who need additional emotional and behavioural support?

Academics are looking for passionate SEMH Teaching Assistants to support specialist provisions and alternative education settings across East Sussex.

You’ll be supporting pupils who may experience social, emotional and mental health challenges, helping them build confidence, develop positive relationships and engage with their education.

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs.
• An understanding of challenging behaviour and emotional regulation.
• A calm, consistent and nurturing approach.
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships.
• Confidence supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Experience with in education, youth work, residential support or similar settings would be beneficial.

If you're passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you!

Eastbourne, Hastings, Bexhill, Lewes and surrounding areas.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy