Teaching Assistant

Location: Chichester
Job Title: Part-Time Teaching Assistant
Hours: 2-3 days per week (08:30 to 15:30)

We are seeking a dedicated Part-Time Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a Year 2 child with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). This role requires an experienced, patient, and empathetic professional who can use supportive language and demonstrate a strong understanding of PDA. You will be part of the school’s nurture team, helping to create a positive, supportive environment for the child and others as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent, 1:1 support to a Year 2 child with SEMH needs, focusing on understanding their unique needs and triggers.
• Build a deep, trusting relationship with the child using calm, supportive language and low-demand approaches that help avoid escalation.
• Collaborate closely with the nurture team to support the child’s emotional and social development.
• Adapt language, communication style, and approaches to best support the child’s PDA profile, maintaining a structured, safe environment.
• Contribute to a wider range of nurture activities and assist team members with other students as needed.
• Monitor and report on progress, maintaining regular communication with the team and family where appropriate.

Essential Experience/Attributes:

• Previous experience working with children with SEMH needs, particularly with challenging behaviour and PDA.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach, with the ability to remain composed in challenging situations.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to use supportive language and adopt strategies that minimize anxiety and build positive rapport.
• Understanding of nurture-based approaches and strategies for creating a stable, secure learning environment.
• A DBS check registered on the update service or a willingness to obtain one.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in children’s lives and believe you have the skills for this role, apply today!

Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

– Provide details for us to complete reference checks before employment.
– Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools, and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time,” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.