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Teaching Assistant – SEMH

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 14.4 - 15.5 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Kings Lynn

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Teaching Assistant – SEMH (Full-Time)

Location: King’s Lynn, Norfolk

School Type: Specialist SEMH School

Hours: Monday to Friday (Full-time)

About the School

Inspire EHC is working in partnership with a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in King’s Lynn that supports children and young people with a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs.

The school offers a nurturing, therapeutic, and trauma-informed environment where pupils receive personalised support to help them grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

Pupils may present with:

Anxiety or school-related stress
	
Low self-esteem or low confidence
	
Attachment or trauma-related needs
	
Emotional dysregulation
	
Challenging or dysregulated behaviour
	
Difficulties with social communication
	
ADHD/ADD
	
Behaviour linked to past adverse experiences

The Role

We are seeking a caring, resilient, and committed Teaching Assistant to join the school’s dedicated SEMH team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with mainstream, SEMH, or SEND experience who is passionate about supporting pupils with complex emotional needs and helping them develop positive, trusting relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs
	
Use trauma-informed and de-escalation strategies to support behaviour
	
Support pupils to develop emotional regulation, communication, and social skills
	
Assist teachers with delivering personalised learning programmes and structured routines
	
Help maintain a safe, calm, and supportive classroom environment
	
Build strong and trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and families

About You

Experience working with children or young people (school, youth work, care, or community settings)
	
Patient, empathetic, and emotionally resilient
	
Confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour or complex emotional needs
	
Full UK driving licence required
	
Strong communication and teamwork skills
	
Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

Why Join Inspire EHC?

Supportive and welcoming school community
	
Access to specialist SEMH and trauma-informed training
	
Highly rewarding role supporting young people who benefit from stability and understanding
	
Opportunities for professional growth within the SEND and SEMH sector

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health needs and would like to work as a Teaching Assistant in King’s Lynn, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your application today.

Safeguarding

Inspire EHC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references

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Bank details.
National Insurance number.
Date of birth.

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