Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Lancing, West Sussex
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £95.83 per day
Contract: Temp to Perm (12 working weeks)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm
( Please note: while temping, there may be a half day on Thursdays, but full-time hours are required once permanent. )
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and experience to make a real difference in their lives?
We are recruiting on behalf of a warm, nurturing specialist school in Lancing that supports pupils aged 5 to 18 with a range of additional needs including autism, ADHD , and SEMH —with SEMH being the primary focus. These young people may have experienced early trauma, unstable home lives, low self-esteem , or attachment difficulties , which can lead to emotional dysregulation, refusal, and challenging behaviours.
The school provides a safe and supportive space where students are helped to re-engage with learning and develop the tools they need to thrive. The team is caring, committed, and passionate about building positive relationships and creating opportunities for growth.

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