Special School Support Assistant
Postaladdress Uk, Chichester
Special School Support Assistant
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Postaladdress Uk, Chichester
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 6 days ago, 18 Apr | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 97359ace0b214ac4b9f32a743f97c246
Location ref: Chichester
Full Job Description
Special School Support Assistant - SEMH (Chichester) A warm, caring, and highly supportive SEMH school in Chichester is looking for Special School Support Assistants who can bring patience, empathy, and consistency to their team. The school supports pupils aged 7-16 who have a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, alongside additional needs such as Autism, ADHD, Attachment Disorders, Anxiety, and Speech and Language delay. The school is set in a peaceful location that offers space and calm for pupils to thrive-because of this, driving is essential. Key Responsibilities Offering gentle, personalised support to pupils with SEMH needs, autism, ADHD, attachment-related needs, anxiety, and communication differences
Supporting children and young people who may experience emotional dysregulation, heightened anxiety, sensory overload, or challenges with transitions, routines, and social interactions
Encouraging engagement through creative, practical, therapeutic, and hands-on learning activities suited to both primary and secondary-age pupils
Promoting emotional wellbeing, safety, and positive behaviour through calm, consistent, and nurturing approaches
Helping pupils develop communication skills, emotional regulation strategies, social understanding, independence, and life-skills
Building trusting, secure relationships through warmth, patience, and clear, supportive communication
Working closely with teachers, therapists, pastoral teams, and external professionals to provide holistic, child-centred supportContract Details Location: Chichester
Driving: Essential due to the school's locationRequirements You must: Have the Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child-barred list DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)
Provide professional references covering the last 24 months
Hold a Level 2/3 qualification in childcare, education, or health & social care or have relevant SEN/SEMH experience supporting young people with complex needs
Be able to drive and have access to a vehicleWhat We Offer Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding, behaviour support, and de-escalation