eaching Assistant – Secondary SEMH (High Behaviour Setting)
Littlehampton & Surrounding Areas
This is not your typical classroom role. It’s tougher than most—but far more rewarding too.
We’re looking for a strong, grounded, and consistent Teaching Assistant to support secondary-aged students in a high-behaviour SEMH setting in Littlehampton. These are young people who may push boundaries, test limits, and struggle to trust—but with the right support, they can and do make progress.
If you can stay calm under pressure, set clear boundaries, and still show empathy when it’s needed most, this could be the role for you.
What to expect:
This is a fast-paced, high-energy environment where no two days are the same. You’ll need resilience, patience, and a good sense of humour. The behaviour can be challenging—but so are the rewards when you start to break through and build trust.
The Role:
- Supporting secondary pupils with SEMH needs, often on a 1:1 basis
- Managing and responding to high levels of behaviour in a calm, consistent way
- Helping pupils stay engaged in learning, even when they find it difficult
- Building respectful, professional relationships with students
- Working closely with teachers and behaviour teams
The Details:
- Monday to Friday
- 8:30am – 3:30pm
- Term time only
- No evenings or weekends
- School holidays off (including half terms and summer)
Location:
- Based in Littlehampton
- Opportunities to work in other local secondary and SEMH provisions if desired
What we’re looking for:
- Someone confident, resilient, and not easily fazed
- Ability to manage challenging behaviour with consistency and calmness
- Strong communication skills and a firm but fair approach
- Experience with young people or behaviour support is highly beneficial
- A genuine commitment to making a difference, even on the hard days
Why this role?
- You’ll develop valuable behaviour management and SEMH experience
- Be part of a supportive and experienced team
- Structured hours that fit around life
- The chance to have a real impact on young people who need it most
This role isn’t for everyone—but for the right person, it’s one of the most rewarding jobs out there.
If you’re ready for a challenge and want to make a genuine difference, apply now.
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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