SEND / SEMH Teaching Assistants - Immediate Start | Hailsham

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact - and be part of a team that actually supports each other - this is worth a conversation.

We are working with a specialist primary and secondary SEMH setting in Hailsham that is looking to bring in multiple Teaching Assistants immediately.

There are several vacancies to fill, and the school is keen to move quickly for the right people.

This is a relationship-led, therapeutic environment supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.

Many students have found mainstream education difficult. What they need is consistency, structure, and adults they can trust.

The staff team reflects that.

• Strong, supportive and genuinely collaborative
• Clear behaviour approaches - no one left to deal with situations alone
• A focus on calm, consistent responses rather than reactive ones
• An environment where relationships come first, progress follows

It's not easy work - but for the right person, it's incredibly rewarding.

You'll be working closely with pupils who need support to engage, regulate and succeed in school.

Day to day, that might look like:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups
• Helping manage behaviour through calm, consistent approaches
• Supporting emotional regulation and re-engagement in learning
• Working alongside teachers and pastoral teams
• Building trust with pupils who need stability and reliability

This role isn't for everyone - and that's intentional.

It suits people who:

• Stay calm under pressure and don't take things personally
• Can bring structure, consistency and clear boundaries
• Understand that behaviour is communication
• Are resilient, and able to reset quickly after challenging moments
• Actually want to be in this line of work - not just pass through it

Experience in SEND or SEMH is helpful, but not essential.

If you don't have direct experience, what matters is your attitude, presence, and ability to build relationships. Backgrounds in coaching, support work, youth work or similar often translate well.