SEMH Teaching Assistant - Lewes Area 🌱
Small School, Big Impact - Make a Real Difference Every Day!

Are you calm, resilient, and ready for a role where no two days are the same? We are working with a small, nurturing SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school near Lewes on the lookout for a passionate, proactive Teaching Assistant to join there dedicated team.

🚗 You must be a driver - There in a beautiful rural location, but it's not on the bus route!

Why Work With Us?

At this school, every child is known, valued, and supported. They pride themselves on creating a safe and structured environment where pupils can thrive — emotionally, socially, and academically. You'll be working closely with a small team, where your voice is heard and your impact is real.

No TA Experience? No Problem!

We value transferable skills — whether you've worked in youth work, care, the emergency services, coaching, or mental health support/studies — if you can connect, support, and stay calm under pressure, we want to hear from you.

What They Offer:

✅ A tight-knit and supportive school community
✅ A role where relationships matter most
✅ Ongoing training and development in SEMH and trauma-informed practice
✅ Term-time only - work-life balance that works
✅ Opportunities to progress for the right candidate
✅ The chance to truly change lives

What We're Looking For:

✨ Someone empathetic, adaptable, and emotionally intelligent
✨ A driver with access to a car - our location requires it
✨ Someone who sees behaviour as communication, not defiance
✨ A strong team player who's not afraid to get stuck in

This is a challenging but incredibly rewarding role for someone who wants to make a long-lasting difference in the lives of young people who need it most