SEMH Teaching Assistant in Worthing

Transform young lives and shape futures: become a vital part of an alternative provision team today. Are you looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant role in Worthing? If you have experience in care, youth work, SEN, SEND, SEMH, autism, ADHD, or managing behavioural needs, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

Location: Worthing

Salary: GBP93-GBP100 per day (Initial 12-week placement), GBP22,000-GBP23,500 per annum (Permanent)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM - 3:30 PM

About The Setting: This specialist alternative provision centre in Worthing provides a caring, positive, and inclusive environment for primary and secondary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The setting focuses on helping students re-engage with education through a highly personalised curriculum designed to challenge, inspire, and rebuild self-esteem. By maintaining small class sizes and prioritising emotional well-being, the collaborative staff team works together to help young people build resilience, gain qualifications, and work toward positive futures. Following a successful 12-week temporary placement, you will transfer directly onto the permanent staff team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pupil Support: Assist students with complex SEMH needs, helping them regulate emotions and develop positive learning behaviours.
• Classroom Collaboration: Work closely with teaching staff to deliver structured support, adapt to individual learning styles, and maintain engagement in lessons and daily routines.
• Mentorship: Act as a consistent, positive role model for vulnerable learners to promote re-engagement.
• Relationship Building: Establish strong, trusting connections with pupils to promote their emotional well-being, confidence, and academic progress.

Position Requirements:

• Experience: Prior experience working with children or young people within education, care, alternative provision, youth work, or a similar environment.
• Qualifications: GCSE Mathematics and English (or equivalent) are required.
• Personal Attributes: A calm, patient, and resilient approach, with a genuine passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs.
• Skills: Strong communication, teamwork skills, and the ability to manage challenging behaviour positively.
• Compliance: A strict commitment to safeguarding, pupil well-being, and promoting a safe learning environment.

What We Offer:

• Career Growth: Long-term career development within alternative provision and SEND, with ongoing training and professional development.
• Environment: The opportunity to work within a specialist, highly supportive, and collaborative learning environment that celebrates student progress.
• Fulfillment: A genuinely rewarding role where your work directly reduces barriers to education and creates positive outcomes for vulnerable young people.

Start a rewarding career where you can help others achieve their full potential every day. Apply today by submitting your CV for immediate consideration.