Emotional Support Teaching Assistant

Emotional Support Teaching Assistant Required for School in Hastings

£90–£95 per day | Full-time

Make a real difference supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a specialist school setting.

Located in Hastings, this specialist school supports pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs. The school provides a structured, nurturing environment with small class sizes and a strong focus on behaviour, wellbeing, and personalised support.

Pupils present with a range of needs including anxiety, behavioural challenges, and trauma‑related difficulties. Staff work closely with students to build confidence, resilience, and re‑engagement with learning.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Support students in lessons to improve engagement and focus
• Apply effective behaviour management strategies
• Help students regulate emotions and develop coping strategies
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SEN teams, and parents
• Contribute to a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment

• Have experience working with children or young people with SEMH or complex needs
• Are confident managing behaviour in a consistent and positive way
• Can build strong, professional relationships with pupils
• Are patient, resilient, and proactive
• Have a genuine passion for supporting young people

• We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee
• You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
• You will be invited to our wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions, provided by our in‑house team of experienced senior leaders. These are completely free to attend!

• Youth Workers
• Behaviour Mentors
• SEN Teaching Assistants
• Support Workers

To apply for this role, please submit your application through the application portal. Candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted for next steps.

All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

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We look forward to hearing from you!