Position: SEMH School Support Staff (Secondary Aged boys)
Location: Littlehampton
Salary: £89 per day
Job Type: M/Th/F 8:15 – 3:15, Tu/W 8:15 – 16:15, Term time, Temp to Perm
We are seeking a resilient, empathetic, and dedicated individual to join a dynamic SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school, working with secondary-aged children who have experienced trauma, come from broken homes, or present challenging behaviours. This full-time, temporary-to-permanent position offers an exceptional opportunity to make a real difference in young lives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with a range of SEMH needs and SEND.
- Confidently manage challenging behaviour in line with school policies and strategies.
- Build trusting relationships with students, helping them engage in their learning and achieve their full potential.
- Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and external agencies to create tailored learning plans.
- Support the social and emotional development of students, promoting positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
- Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment, addressing any safeguarding concerns in line with school policies.
What We Are Looking For:
- Experience working with children with SEMH needs or in a similar role (e.g., SEN, behavioural support).
- A resilient, patient, and empathetic approach to working with young people who display challenging behaviours.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to build rapport with students and staff.
- Confidence in handling complex emotional and behavioural situations with a calm, proactive attitude.
- A deep empathy for students who have been through trauma or come from broken homes.
- Passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning and succeed in their education.
Benefits:
- £89 per day with the potential for a permanent contract for the right fit.
- A highly rewarding role where you can make a significant impact on students’ lives.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment with ongoing training opportunities.
This is an ideal opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience in a specialist SEMH setting, helping to support the academic, emotional, and social development of young people with a range of needs.
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. Pink Tile Education 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 reference checks prior to employment.
- Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).
Important Notice: For you to be successful in applying 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 prior to 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.
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.
