Social Emotional Support Assistant (Education)
Location: Littlehampton
Contract: Full-time / Part-time (Term Time Only)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and dedicated Social Emotional Support Assistant to work with students who require additional support with their social, emotional, and mental health needs. This role is based within an inclusive educational setting in Littlehampton and plays a vital part in helping students thrive both academically and personally.
You will work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies to provide tailored interventions that promote emotional regulation, positive behaviour, and engagement in learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs
- Build trusting, supportive relationships with students to encourage positive outcomes
- Assist in the development and delivery of personalised support strategies and behaviour plans
- Support students in developing emotional regulation, resilience, and coping strategies
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff
- Monitor and record progress, behaviour, and wellbeing indicators
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in working with children or young people with SEMH needs (preferred but not essential)
- Calm, patient, and emotionally resilient
- Strong in communication and relationship-building
- Able to respond positively to challenging behaviour
- Passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning
- Ideally holds (or is willing to undertake) relevant safeguarding and/or behaviour support training
Desirable Qualifications / Experience
- Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
- Experience in SEMH, SEND, youth work, or care settings
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice
- First Aid and safeguarding training
What We Offer
- Supportive and inclusive school environment
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives
- Dedicated pastoral and SEN support teams
Safeguarding Statement
This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
WHY APPLY?
- Long-term stable roles available
- Full training and ongoing support
- Weekly pay
- Competitive daily rates (£90–£110)
- Rewarding, life-changing work
- Opportunities across Sussex SEND schools
Important Notice
*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.
