Emotional Support Teaching Assistant Required for School in Newhaven
Make a real difference supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a specialist school setting.
Located in Newhaven, 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:
As an Emotional Support Assistant, you will:
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Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
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Support students in lessons to improve engagement and focus
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Apply effective behaviour management strategies
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Help students regulate emotions and develop coping strategies
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Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SEN teams, and parents
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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:
We are looking for candidates who:
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Have experience working with children or young people with SEMH or complex needs
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Are confident managing behaviour in a consistent and positive way
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Can build strong, professional relationships with pupils
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Are patient, resilient, and proactive
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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?
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We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee
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You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
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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!
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All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.
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Emotional Support Teaching Assistant – Newhaven 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.
