SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Norwich

Make an impact where it matters most.
We’re looking for resilient, confident individuals to support pupils with SEMH needs across specialist schools in Norwich. No two days are the same—this is a fast-paced role for people who thrive on challenge and want to change lives.

Driving essential
Full UK licence and access to a vehicle required—placements may vary across Norwich.

What you’ll do:

• Support pupils with complex emotional, behavioural, and learning needs

• Help deliver engaging lessons (literacy, numeracy & more)

• Manage challenging behaviour with calm authority

• Create a structured, safe, and positive learning environment

What we’re looking for:

• Confident, calm under pressure, and resilient

• Strong behaviour management skills

• Proactive, flexible, and reliable

• Able to build trust and positive relationships quickly

What you’ll get:

• Competitive weekly pay

• Access to accredited CPD training

• Simple online systems for admin

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

About the role:
You’ll work in specialist provisions in and around Norwich. These schools provide tailored, highly personalised education for young people who can’t access mainstream settings—making your role vital to their success.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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