Job description
SEMH Support Assistant – Hove
Location: Hove
Contract Type: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediately
Salary: £ - £95 per day [Depending on experience]
About the School
This Hove school provides a supportive and structured environment focused on the social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs of its pupils. The school emphasises inclusivity, wellbeing, and tailored support to help students manage emotional and behavioural challenges, develop resilience, and achieve academic and personal success. Staff collaborate closely to create a calm, safe, and nurturing setting where pupils feel understood and empowered.
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated SEMH Support Assistant to join the school team immediately. The role involves providing targeted support to pupils with SEMH needs, helping them access learning, regulate their emotions, and develop social and behavioural skills. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a real difference in children’s personal development and school experience.
Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs, ensuring engagement in learning and participation in school activities.
* Assist teachers in delivering lessons and interventions tailored to pupils’ individual social, emotional, and behavioural goals.
* Support pupils with personal care as required, maintaining dignity and respect.
* Implement positive behaviour strategies to manage challenging behaviour and promote self-regulation.
* Encourage pupils’ independence, resilience, and social skills across the school day.
* Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to deliver consistent and needs-based support.
* Maintain accurate records and contribute to the development and monitoring of support plans.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience working with pupils with SEMH or additional learning needs is highly desirable.
* Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills with patience and empathy.
* Knowledge of safeguarding, behaviour management, and inclusive education strategies.
* Relevant qualifications such as CACHE Level 2/3, Health and Social Care, or Education Support are advantageous.
* Must have the right to work in the UK and hold, or be willing to apply for, an Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
To Apply
To work with GSL Education as an SEMH Support Assistant, you must have the right to work in the UK, provide a full CV with references, and hold (or be willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS certificate.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEMH Support Assistant’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Alternatively, contact the relevant GSL Education consultant directly for a confidential discussion.