Learning Support Assistant – SEMH

Learning Support Assistant – SEMH School (Ages 6-18) – Horsham

Salary: £97 per day (temp to perm for 12 weeks), with a competitive annual salary upon permanent placement
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Horsham (Driving required due to rural location)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the resilience, patience, and empathy to support children aged 6-18 in a safe and nurturing environment?

This rewarding Learning Support Assistant role is perfect for someone with experience in supporting young people with SEMH, Autism, ADHD, and other additional needs. The school is warm, welcoming, and expanding, looking for confident and friendly staff to join their team.

About the Role:

• Support pupils with SEMH as their primary need, alongside Autism, ADHD, and other SEND.
• Help students build self-esteem, confidence, and self-worth, fostering a love for learning.
• Manage challenging behavior using de-escalation techniques, distraction, and humor.
• Provide emotional and social support, ensuring a safe and positive school environment.
• Work as part of a supportive and dedicated team in a school that values staff well-being.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with SEMH and/or mental health challenges (school, care, or similar).
• Thick-skinned, resilient, and patient – able to handle challenging behavior and verbal outbursts.
• Understanding of SEND needs and a passion for helping young people thrive.
• Active and energetic – this role may require you to intervene in high-tension situations.
• A driver with access to a vehicle (the school is in a rural location).

The Perks!

Once permanent, the school offers an ‘On Call Day’ benefit:

• You’ll receive one allocated day off per week – while still being paid for a full five-day salary!
• You’ll be on a rota to cover staff sickness if needed, but otherwise, enjoy a well-deserved break.
• Required to work all five days only during the first and last week of each term and Ofsted visits.

Important Notice:

To be successful in applying for this position, you must 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 prior to employment.
✅ Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (Pink Tile can assist with this).

Pink Tile Education, our schools, and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time.” Our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on their new team.

We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. However, due to high application volumes, we may not be able to reply individually. If you have not heard from us within this time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please check your missed calls and email folders, as we may have attempted to reach you. We encourage you to apply for future positions that match your skills and experience.

👉 To apply, please send your CV today!