Special Learning Support Assistant

Join a supportive, close-knit team at our SEMH school in Horley. If you are looking for a fulfilling role that leaves your school holidays completely free, this is a great opportunity to make a real difference starting this September.

The Details

• Salary: £95 to £105 per day
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 16:30
• Term Time Only: Keep all your school holidays free
• Location: Horley (remote campus setting)

What You Will Be Doing

• Supporting students aged 5 to 16 with social, emotional, and mental health needs
• Providing essential personal care for students across the age range
• Using a trauma-informed approach to help pupils feel safe, understood, and ready to learn
• Helping build a positive, supportive environment for every child

What You Need

• Comfortable providing personal care for students aged 5 to 16
• At least 3 to 6 months of experience in a similar educational or care environment
• A full driving licence and access to a car, as the campus is in a remote location
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above
• Understanding or training in a trauma-informed approach to support
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or a willingness to get one
• Permanent right to work in the UK (we cannot accept applicants needing sponsorship or VISA support)

Ready to Make Your Move?

Send your CV to Brittany Tijou at [email removed] or call Brittany directly on [phone removed] for a quick chat about the role.

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

high school,college,university