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Pink Tile Education Ltd

Location:
United Kingdom, Lewes

Category:
Education

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Not provided

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Job Description:

We are seeking a calm, patient, and resilient De-escalation Mentor to support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across schools in Lewes. This role mirrors a SEND Teaching Assistant position, with a strong emphasis on behaviour regulation, emotional support, and proactive de-escalation techniques to help pupils stay engaged in learning. You will work as part of a supportive team to ensure pupils feel safe, understood, and empowered with the strategies they need to succeed.

Job Responsibility:

Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and other SEND needs
Use calm, trauma-informed approaches to de-escalate challenging situations
Help pupils identify triggers and develop self-regulation strategies
Support teachers in maintaining a positive, well-managed learning environment
Build trusting, supportive relationships to promote confidence, wellbeing, and engagement
Record behaviour incidents and contribute to individual support plans
Assist with classroom routines, activities, and personalised learning tasks
Work collaboratively with staff, families, and external professionals

Requirements:

Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an SEND or behaviour-support setting
Excellent communication skills, patience, and resilience
Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond with empathy
A flexible, proactive approach suited to a cover-based role
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (preferred)
Knowledge of de-escalation, restorative practice, or trauma-informed methods (preferred)
Experience in mainstream or specialist education environments (preferred)

Nice to have:

Knowledge of de-escalation, restorative practice, or trauma-informed methods
Experience in mainstream or specialist education environments

What we offer:

Flexible cover work, with preference for full-week availability (Monday–Friday)
Opportunity to support pupils who thrive on consistency and positive role modelling
Supportive, professional school environments in the Lewes area
Valuable experience for careers in education, psychology, youth work, or SEMH support

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Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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