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Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

United Kingdom, Littlehampton Employment contract 93.00 - 100.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted June 28, 2026
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Join a specialist Pupil Referral Unit in Littlehampton supporting primary and secondary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The setting provides a structured, safe, and nurturing environment for pupils who have struggled to access mainstream education. With a strong focus on emotional regulation, behaviour support, and personalised learning, the aim is to help students re-engage with education and rebuild confidence. Through small group learning, consistent routines, and a highly supportive staff team, pupils are encouraged to develop resilience, improve social skills, and achieve meaningful educational outcomes.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide consistent support to pupils with SEMH needs, helping them regulate emotions and engage positively in learning
  • Use effective strategies to support positive behaviour, de-escalate situations, and promote emotional regulation
  • Work closely with teachers and support staff to deliver tailored learning approaches and maintain engagement
  • Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to support their emotional wellbeing and educational progress

Requirements

  • Experience working with children or young people in education, PRU, alternative provision, youth work, care, or similar SEMH-focused environments
  • GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) are required
  • Calm, patient, resilient, and committed to supporting vulnerable young people with complex needs
  • Strong communication skills, ability to work as part of a team, and confidence in managing challenging behaviour in a positive and consistent way
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding and commitment to maintaining a safe, structured learning environment

Nice to have

  • background in youth work
  • experience with autism spectrum disorders
  • experience with learning difficulties
  • experience with social emotional mental health
  • experience in managing challenging behaviour
  • mentor experience
  • personal care experience
  • speech and language therapy experience
  • restraint training
  • manual handling
  • HLTA qualification

What we offer

  • PAYE
  • Referral Bonus
  • training and education
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