Teaching Assistant | Behaviour Mentor | Pastoral Support Worker (SEMH / SEN)

Location: Crawley, West Sussex

Salary: £23,000-£24,000 per annum (Term Time Only)

Contract: Full-Time | 12-Week Temp-to-Perm

Start Date: September 2026 (following interview)

Help Young People Thrive

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Learning Support Assistant or Support Worker looking for a rewarding role?

A secondary school in Crawley is looking for a Teaching Assistant / Pastoral Support Worker to support students with SEMH, Autism (ASC), SEN and Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA) with their learning outside of the classroom.

Working in a supportive, trauma-informed environment, you'll help young people build confidence, develop resilience and re-engage with education.

The Role

You'll provide 1:1 and small group support, helping students with their learning, emotional wellbeing and behaviour.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting students with SEMH, Autism (ASC), SEN and EBSA
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Building trusted relationships with young people
• Supporting learning in the classroom and around the school
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and pastoral staff

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Has experience working with young people in education, care or support
• Is calm, patient and resilient
• Can build positive relationships and act as a role model
• Is passionate about helping young people achieve their potential

Why Apply?

✔ Term-time only role

✔ Genuine temp-to-perm opportunity

✔ Ongoing SEN training and CPD

✔ Supportive SENDCO who is developing a team as the on site provision grows school

✔ Excellent experience for careers in teaching, psychology, counselling or youth work

Apply Today

If you're passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and want to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Shortlisting is taking place now for a September 2026 start, so early applications are encouraged.

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