Trauma and Mental Health Support Assistant

The pupils who need the most support often have the most to give.

Teaching Personnel is looking for SEN learning support assistants to join Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) provisions across West Sussex for September 2026. These are schools that work with some of the most complex and rewarding young people in education, and they need support staff who are resilient, empathetic and ready to make a real difference.

If you have a background in youth work, mental health support, or education and you're ready to bring that experience into a school setting, this could be exactly the right next step for you.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs in both classroom and pastoral settings.
• Building trusted, consistent relationships that help pupils feel safe and ready to learn.
• Assisting with emotional regulation strategies and positive behaviour support.
• Working alongside teachers and pastoral teams ...