SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision
Location: Worthing, West Sussex
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: Full-time, Term Time Only
Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Alternative Provision setting in Worthing from September.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work with young people who require additional support to engage in education. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping students overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally.

The Role

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assisting with the delivery of learning activities across a range of subjects.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Building positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
• Contributing to student progress through observation and feedback to teaching staff.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within education, youth work, care, or support settings.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to remain resilient and positive when faced with challenges.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• A willingness to undertake training and professional development.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in an Alternative Provision, PRU, SEN, or SEMH setting.
• Behaviour management experience.
• Experience supporting students with additional learning or emotional needs.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• The chance to make a genuine difference in young people's lives.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

If you are passionate about helping young people reach their potential and are looking for a rewarding role in an Alternative Provision setting, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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