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Semh Teaching Assistant

United Kingdom, Gatwick 89.00 - 100.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted July 05, 2026
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We are seeking a resilient professional to provide essential, life-changing support within a specialised educational environment in Sussex. This temp-to-perm position offers a unique opportunity to act as a stable, guiding presence for children who have experienced significant adversity. Apply now to secure this impactful role; vacancies are limited and we are recruiting immediately.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide consistent, trauma-informed emotional and educational support
  • De-escalate high-pressure situations and manage challenging behaviours
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to foster a secure environment
  • Implement professional boundaries to build student trust

Requirements

  • Be able to provide consistent and unwavering care and support to a group of students, taking a lead in running activities and leading a small team
  • Demonstrated success in promoting learning and student development, including assessing and recording progress
  • Ability to support teachers in curriculum delivery, with strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Minimum of 6 months of experience in mental health, crisis support, or youth justice
  • Strong emotional resilience and professional maturity
  • Commitment to trauma-informed care principles
  • Ability to access own transportation
  • Maths and English GCSE at a grade 4/C or above
  • Willingness to undergo a full enhanced DBS check
  • Previous experience supporting students with social, emotional, or mental health (SEMH) needs, such as in foster care, residential children's homes, social care, or other complex care settings
  • An interest in psychology or a background in counselling

Nice to have

  • Experience with autism spectrum disorders
  • Experience with learning difficulties
  • Experience in administering medication
  • Manual handling
  • Restraint training
  • Speech and language therapy experience
  • CACHE level 1 or 2
  • CACHE level 2 or 3
  • Early childhood studies degree
  • Health and social care experience
  • Health and social care qualifications (NVQ)
  • HLTA
  • NVQ level 2
  • NVQ level 3
  • NVQ level 4

What we offer

  • Access to structured salary progression for the right candidate
  • Term-time only working and school holidays
  • Dedicated support, including a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, legal, and financial advice) and Occupational Health services
  • High-quality CPD focused on trauma-informed practice, SEMH support, and behaviour de-escalation
  • Smaller class sizes allowing staff to make a profound impact on vulnerable students
  • PAYE
  • Referral Bonus
  • Training and education
  • Safeguarding & Prevent
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