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Education Support Worker – Specialist SEMH School

Pink Tile Education
Haywards Heath Full-time
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Education Support Worker – Specialist SEMH School
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Lindfield, West Sussex

Pay: Competitive Daily Rate

Contract: Monday to Friday \| Term Time Only \| September Start \| Temp\-to\-Perm

Pink Tile Education is recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Education Support Worker to join a specialist SEMH school in Lindfield this September.

This rewarding role involves supporting primary\-aged pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, helping them to build confidence, develop positive relationships, and engage successfully with education.

Your responsibilities will include:


  • Providing support to pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups

  • Assisting pupils to access learning and participate in classroom activities

  • Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies

  • Encouraging independence, resilience, and personal development

  • Working closely with teaching and pastoral teams to support individual pupil needs

  • Helping to maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment

The ideal candidate will:


  • Have experience working with children or young people with additional needs, either in education, care, youth work, or support settings

  • Be patient, resilient, and adaptable

  • Have strong communication and relationship\-building skills

  • Be passionate about supporting pupils with SEMH and complex needs

  • Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle due to the school's location
Previous SEMH experience is desirable but not essential for candidates with transferable skills and the right attitude. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

How to Apply
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If you are passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.

Important Notice
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To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.

At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. All applicants must:

  • Provide suitable references for pre\-employment checks

  • Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Children's Workforce (or Children's \& Adults') Update Service, or be willing to obtain one
Pay includes 12\.07% holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high application volumes, individual feedback may not be possible for unsuccessful applicants.

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