SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Help Young People Thrive in a Specialist Setting | North of Norwich

Are you passionate about supporting children who need someone to believe in them?

Do you have the resilience, patience, and confidence to help young people overcome barriers to learning? If you're looking for a rewarding role where every day presents a new opportunity to make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Teaching Personnel is recruiting SEMH Teaching Assistants to join a specialist school just north of Norwich, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This welcoming provision offers tailored educational pathways for up to 98 pupils from Year 1 to Year 11 who are unable to access mainstream education. Working closely with families, carers, and external professionals, the school delivers highly personalised programmes that help every pupil develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

The Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping pupils feel safe, engaged, and ready to learn. You'll work alongside experienced teaching staff to provide consistent support both inside and outside the classroom, building positive relationships that encourage confidence and success.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with social, emotional, behavioural, and learning needs
• Assisting with classroom learning across literacy, numeracy, and the wider curriculum
• Promoting positive behaviour through patience, consistency, and clear boundaries
• Helping create a calm, structured, and nurturing learning environment
• Encouraging pupils to build confidence, resilience, and independence

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs
• Remains calm, patient, and solution-focused in challenging situations
• Can build trusting relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families
• Is reliable, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Has experience in education, care, youth work, or similar settings (desirable but not essential)

Driving Is Essential

Due to the location of the school and the potential for travel between local provisions, applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay based on your experience
• Free access to Teaching Personnel's CPD Academy with accredited training and development opportunities
• Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant
• Easy-to-use online timesheets and booking system
• The opportunity to gain invaluable experience within an outstanding specialist education environment

If you're ready to support young people in overcoming barriers and achieving their potential, apply today and start a career where your impact is seen every single day.