Emotional Support Teaching Assistant

Emotional Support Teaching Assistant Required for School in Hastings

£85–£95 per day | Full-time

Make a real difference supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a specialist school setting.

Located in Hastings, this specialist school supports pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs. The school provides a structured, nurturing environment with small class sizes and a strong focus on behaviour, wellbeing, and personalised support.

Pupils present with a range of needs including anxiety, behavioural challenges, and trauma-related difficulties. Staff work closely with students to build confidence, resilience, and re-engagement with learning.

About the role:

As an Emotional Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Support students in lessons to improve engagement and focus
• Apply effective behaviour management strategies
• Help students regulate emotions and develop coping strategies
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SEN teams, and parents
• Contribute to a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment

This role involves supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour, so a calm, patient, and resilient approach is essential.