Job Description Emotional Support Teaching Assistant Required for School in Haywards Heath
£85–£95 per day | Full-time
Make a real difference supporting young people with 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:
- 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:
We are looking for candidates who:
- 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!
- Do you have friends or colleagues looking for work? Invite friends to join us & earn a £50 Amazon voucher when they work 5 days! You can refer friends from the UK or from overseas and you can refer as many people as you like!
How to apply
If you're as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below - or get in touch with us directly.
If you're not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately you have not been successful for this role. We have a lot of applications to our positions, so don't be disheartened - you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role.
All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.
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We look forward to hearing from you!
Emotional Support Teaching Assistant in Haywards Heath 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.
