Teaching Assistant

Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Primary Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant

Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Salary: £27,122 per annum (paid 52 weeks)
Contract: Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm
Start Date: September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

We're recruiting for a Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist primary school in Horsham, supporting children with SEMH, Autism (ASC), ADHD, and additional learning needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Support Workers, Care Workers, Nursery Practitioners, Youth Workers, or anyone with experience supporting children to develop a rewarding career within specialist education.

Working in small classes alongside experienced teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff, you'll play a vital role in helping children feel safe, build confidence, regulate emotions, and re-engage with learning.

The Role

As a Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will provide both classroom and 1:1 support, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning while developing their social, emotional, and academic skills.

You'll support children through a nurturing, relationship-led approach, encouraging positive behaviour, resilience, and independence every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting children with SEMH, Autism (ASC), ADHD, and additional learning needs
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Helping pupils engage with literacy, numeracy, and classroom learning
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and social development
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams
• Creating a calm, safe, and engaging learning environment
• Following safeguarding procedures and promoting pupil wellbeing

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN TA, Behaviour Mentor, Support Worker, Care Worker, Nursery Practitioner, Youth Worker, or similar
• Experience supporting children with SEMH, SEND, Autism (ASC), ADHD, or additional needs
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence supporting behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning
• An interest in building a long-term career within specialist education

Why Apply?

• £27,122 annual salary paid across 12 months
• Full-time role with a genuine temp-to-permanent opportunity
• Small class sizes with excellent staff-to-pupil ratios
• Supportive leadership team and experienced specialist staff
• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEMH training
• Work alongside therapists, teachers, and pastoral professionals
• Excellent experience for careers in teaching, educational psychology, mental health, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, or youth work
• Make a genuine difference to children's confidence, wellbeing, and future every day

Apply Now

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity supporting primary-aged children with SEMH and additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant opportunity in Horsham starting in September 2026.

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