SEMH Teaching Assistant

• Annual Salary: £95-£100 per day
• Location: Rural East Grinstead
• Job Type: Full-time

Join our dedicated team as a Learning Support Assistant at an independent special day school in Ardingly, focused on supporting pupils with social, emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs. This role is ideal for someone passionate about creating a positive and inclusive learning environment for students with special needs.

• Work closely with children who have complex emotional needs.
• Recognise situations promptly and ensure de-escalation before disruption occurs.
• Maintain constructive relationships with pupils, exercising appropriate authority, and acting decisively when necessary.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how pupils learn and how to meet their individual requirements.
• Foster a culture of kindness and respect, aiming to achieve the best possible outcomes for the children and young people.
• Create and maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment for students.

• Experience working with children who have complex emotional needs.
• Strong ability to recognise and de-escalate potential disruptions.
• Ability to maintain good relationships with pupils and exercise appropriate authority.
• Understanding of different learning needs and how to adapt to meet these needs.
• Genuine care and dedication to helping students thrive in their educational journey.

• Competitive daily rate.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and highly specialised educational setting.
• Be part of a team that values kindness and respect in achieving educational goals.

To apply for this Learning Support Assistant position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.