SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Behaviour Support Assistant - 1:1 Support

Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Start: ASAP - Until Easter (Potential to Extend / Permanent Opportunity)
Contract: Full-Time

Behaviour Mentor / SEMH Learning Support - Specialist School

Are you passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional and behavioural needs?

NextGen Teachers are recruiting for a SEMH Behaviour Support Assistant / Learning Support Assistant to work 1:1 with a pupil aged 16 in a specialist SEMH school in Horsham.

The pupil is working at a KS4 academic level and requires consistent support to help with emotional regulation, confidence and engagement in lessons.

This is a highly rewarding role supporting a young person to re-engage with learning and develop positive coping strategies.

The role is starting ASAP until Easter, with the potential to extend as they are recruiting permanently.

Why This Role is So Rewarding

• Support a young person 1:1 in a specialist school environment
• Make a real difference to a pupil's confidence and engagement with learning
• Work within a highly supportive SEMH team
• Gain valuable experience in therapeutic and behaviour-focused education
• Opportunity for a long-term or permanent role

This Role Would Suit Candidates From Backgrounds Such As:

• SEMH Teaching Assistant
• Behaviour Mentor
• Youth Worker
• Support Worker
• Learning Support Assistant
• Pastoral Support Worker
• Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant
• Residential Care Worker
• Sports Coach working with young people

If you have experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour, emotional needs or additional learning needs, this could be a fantastic opportunity to transition into a specialist education setting.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Calm, patient and resilient
• Confident supporting young people 1:1
• Experienced working with SEMH, behavioural or emotional needs
• Passionate about helping young people succeed
• Able to build trusting and positive relationships
• A strong team player
• An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) will be required.

About the School

This specialist SEMH setting supports pupils who require additional emotional and behavioural support to succeed in education.

Staff work together to create a structured, therapeutic and supportive environment, helping pupils rebuild confidence and re-engage with learning.

Apply Today

If you are a Behaviour Support Assistant, SEMH Learning Support Assistant, Youth Worker or Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding 1:1 role in Horsham, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through NextGen Teachers or contact our team for a confidential discussion.

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