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Sen Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 10 days ago

Salary: £ 92.63 - 110 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Norwich

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Make a Lasting Difference to Young Lives | North Norwich

Are you someone who thrives in a challenging yet rewarding environment? Do you have the resilience, confidence, and patience to support young people who need consistency, encouragement, and strong role models?

We're looking for dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants to join a specialist educational provision north of Norwich, supporting children and young people who are unable to access mainstream education. This is an opportunity to be part of a passionate team that helps pupils overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve their potential.

About the School

This specialist provision supports up to 98 pupils from Year 1 through to Year 11, offering tailored educational pathways for children with a range of social, emotional, mental health, and behavioural needs. Through highly personalised programmes and close partnerships with families, carers, and the wider community, the school provides pupils with the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.

No two days are the same, and every day offers the chance to make a genuine impact.

The Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom, helping them engage with learning, regulate their emotions, and develop positive relationships.

Your Responsibilities

Supporting pupils with social, emotional, mental health, and behavioural needs
Assisting with literacy, numeracy, and classroom learning activities
Building positive relationships that encourage engagement and confidence
Managing challenging behaviour using calm, consistent approaches
Providing structure, routine, and emotional support throughout the school day
Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff to deliver personalised learning plans

We're Looking For Someone Who

Remains calm, resilient, and solution-focused under pressure
Has a confident and positive approach to behaviour management
Can build strong professional relationships with pupils and colleagues
Is proactive, flexible, and committed to supporting young people
Has experience working with children, young people, or individuals with additional needs (desirable but not essential)
Is passionate about helping vulnerable pupils achieve success

Driving Requirement

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.

Due to the location of the school and the nature of the role, candidates must be able to travel independently.

What We Offer

Competitive weekly pay based on experience
Access to Teaching Personnel's CPD Academy, including accredited training and development opportunities
User-friendly digital systems for timesheets and communication
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant who understands the sector
The opportunity to gain valuable experience within a highly rewarding specialist education setting

Apply Today

If you're ready to take on a meaningful role where your support can transform a young person's educational journey, we'd love to hear from you.

Join a team that's changing lives every day and help create brighter futures for pupils

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.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

Before You Apply

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Bank details.
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Date of birth.

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