Teaching Assistant - SEMH, Autism & Complex Needs

Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom • Posted May 23, 2026

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Chichester, West Sussex
Posted: May 23, 2026
Category: educational-instruction-and-library
Application Deadline: July 02, 2026

Role Description

Teaching Assistant - SEMH, Autism & Complex Needs

Prospero Teaching is recruiting for a calm, resilient, and committed Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in the Chichester area. This school supports pupils aged 7-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, alongside a range of additional needs including Autism, ADHD, Attachment Disorders, Anxiety, and Speech & Language delay.

This is a full‑time, long‑term opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting neurodivergent young people in a structured, therapeutic, and child‑centred environment.

Please note: There are limited public transport links, so applicants must have their own car and live within a reasonable distance of Chichester.

Key Responsibilities

Providing consistent support to pupils with SEMH, autism, and additional learning needs
Supporting pupils within a class group or on a 1:1 basis, depending on need
Helping pupils with emoti...

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