SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Peacehaven

Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location:

Eastbourne and surrounding local areas
Salary: £13.70–£14.50 per hour

Hours:

8:30am–3:30pm | Monday–Friday | Term time only

Supply Desk are currently working with a range of specialist SEMH provisions, SEN schools, and mainstream schools with dedicated SEMH units in Eastbourne and the surrounding areas. We are seeking passionate and resilient individuals to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them to engage with education and develop positive behaviours.

We are looking for candidates who have experience working with children or young people who display challenging behaviour and require emotional and behavioural support, either in education or alternative settings. Roles range from day-to-day supply to long-term and 1:1 positions with pupils requiring consistent specialist support.

We welcome applications from candidates with a variety of relevant experience, including:

Youth work

Sports coaching

Mental health support work

Behaviour mentoring

Support work

Foster caring

Residential care

Scout/Guide leadership or similar roles

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will be expected to:

Support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups

Help manage challenging behaviour in a calm, professional manner, following school policies

Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to support emotional regulation

Assist with learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher

Support alternative learning activities such as outdoor learning, sports, or sensory-based tasks

Promote positive behaviour, resilience, and engagement throughout the school day

Why work with Supply Desk?

FREE CPD Academy for all registered candidates, including courses in Behaviour Management, SEND Support, Safeguarding, Trauma-Informed Practice, and Inclusion

Ongoing career development and support to help you progress within education

A friendly, supportive team always available to offer guidance and advice

If you have experience supporting children with SEMH, ADHD, ASC, trauma-related behaviours, or emotional and behavioural difficulties, we would love to hear from you. At Supply Desk, we are passionate about making a positive impact on young people’s lives—apply now to be part of that journey.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by a member of our team