Special School Support Assistant

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 ResponsibilitiesOffering gentle, personalised support to pupils with SEMH needs, autism, ADHD, attachment-related needs, anxiety, and communication differencesSupporting children and young people who may experience emotional dysregulation, heightened anxiety, sensory overload, or challenges with transitions, routines, and social interactionsEncouraging engagement through creative, practical, therapeutic, and hands-on learning activities suited to both primary and secondary-age pupilsPromoting emotional wellbeing, safety, and positive behaviour through calm, consistent, and nurturing approachesHelping pupils develop communication skills, emotional regulation strategies, social understanding, independence, and life-skillsBuilding trusting, secure relationships through warmth, patience, and clear, supportive communicationWorking closely with teachers, therapists, pastoral teams, and external professionals to provide ..... full job details .....