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Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

United Kingdom, Crawley 90.00 - 95.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted July 08, 2026
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We are recruiting for a SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Crawley supporting primary and secondary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This specialist setting provides a nurturing and supportive environment for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With small class sizes, a personalised approach to learning and a strong focus on wellbeing, staff work together to help young people build confidence, resilience and positive outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team, gain valuable experience in SEND and SEMH education, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

Job Responsibility

  • Support pupils with SEMH needs in and out of the classroom
  • Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and engagement in learning
  • Build strong relationships and act as a positive role model
  • Work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils succeed

Requirements

  • Experience working with children or young people (education, care, youth work or similar)
  • GCSE Maths and English (Required)
  • Right to work in UK or valid visa
  • Calm, patient and resilient approach
  • Strong communication skills and a passion for helping others

Nice to have

  • 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
  • Schools direct
  • ability to track progression in attainment
  • background in youth work
  • behaviour management
  • building relationships
  • classroom management
  • communication
  • de-escalation techniques
  • empathy
  • experience in administering medication
  • experience in managing challenging behaviour
  • experience with autism spectrum disorders
  • experience with learning difficulties
  • experience with social emotional mental health
  • inclusiveness
  • manual handling
  • marking
  • mentor experience
  • personal care experience
  • planning
  • resilience
  • restraint training
  • speech and language therapy experience

What we offer

  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Supportive and welcoming team environment
  • Career progression opportunities within education and SEND
  • A rewarding role where every day makes a difference
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