Education Support Worker – Specialist SEMH School

Education Support Worker – Specialist SEMH School
Lindfield, West Sussex
Pay: Competitive Daily RateContract: 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
If you are passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.
Important Notice
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.