At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a nurturing school environment.
- Company: Engage Education, dedicated to empowering students and staff alike.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, ongoing professional development, and a supportive consultant.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and earn rewards for referring friends!
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or young people with SEMH needs and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 28568 - 34916 £ per year.
Make a real difference supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a specialist school setting. Located in Hailsham, this specialist school supports pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs. The school provides a structured, nurturing environment with small class sizes and a strong focus on behaviour, wellbeing, and personalised support.
Pupils present with a range of needs including anxiety, behavioural challenges, and trauma‑related difficulties. Staff work closely with students to build confidence, resilience, and re‑engagement with learning.
About the role:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
- Support students in lessons to improve engagement and focus
- Apply effective behaviour management strategies
- Help students regulate emotions and develop coping strategies
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SEN teams, and parents
- Contribute to a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment
This role involves supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour, so a calm, patient, and resilient approach is essential.
About you:
- Have experience working with children or young people with SEMH or complex needs
- Are confident managing behaviour in a consistent and positive way
- Can build strong, professional relationships with pupils
- Are patient, resilient, and proactive
- Have a genuine passion for supporting young people
We also welcome applications from: Youth Workers | Behaviour Mentors | SEN Teaching Assistants | Support Workers.
Why choose Engage Education?
- We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee
- You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
- You will be invited to our wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions, provided by our in‑house team of experienced senior leaders. These are completely free to attend!
All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Emotional Support Teaching Assistant – Hailsham in Eastbourne employer: Engage Education
Engage Education is an exceptional employer for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs. With competitive pay, full-time opportunities, and a supportive work culture, employees benefit from ongoing professional development and access to specialist training. Located in Trafford and Manchester, our dedicated team fosters a nurturing environment where staff can grow and thrive while positively impacting young people's educational journeys.
