SEN Teaching Assistant

Salary/Rate:£14.40 - £15.50 dependant on experience
Job type:Contract
Town/City:North Norfolk
County:Norfolk
Role:Support Staff
Job ref:540
Post Date:23.04.26
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About the Role

SEN Teaching Assistant – SEMH Provision

Location: Rural School 8 miles from Kings Lynn, Norfolk
Contract: Term‑time, contract

About the setting

We are recruiting on behalf of a small nurturing primary academy that places relationships, inclusion and emotional wellbeing at the heart of everything it does. The school is committed to supporting the whole child, creating a calm and supportive environment where pupils feel secure, trusted and valued.

The setting works closely with children who experience Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, providing structured support that helps pupils re‑engage with learning, develop emotional regulation skills and build positive relationships. Inclusion is central to the school’s ethos, with a strong belief that every child should be supported to participate, belong and succeed. 

The role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be a consistent and reassuring presence for pupils who require additional emotional and behavioural support. You will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to provide tailored support that enables pupils to feel safe, calm and ready to learn.

This role is ideal for someone who understands that behaviour is a form of communication and who can respond with empathy, structure and patience.

Key responsibilities

  • Providing 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with SEMH needs

  • Supporting emotional regulation, self‑esteem and positive behaviour for learning

  • Implementing personalised strategies in line with individual support plans

  • Helping to maintain a predictable, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment

  • Working collaboratively with staff to ensure pupils feel supported throughout the school day

  • Encouraging positive relationships, resilience and engagement in learning

We’re looking for someone who…

  • Has experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, behavioural or additional needs

  • Is calm, compassionate and able to build strong, trusting relationships

  • Understands the importance of consistency, routine and emotional safety

  • Can use restorative, trauma‑informed or nurturing approaches

  • Works well as part of a supportive, reflective team

  • Has a background in education, care, youth work or similar (desirable, not essential)

Why apply?

  • Join a small school that genuinely values inclusion, wellbeing and whole‑child development

  • Be part of a team that celebrates progress, effort and individuality

  • Work in a setting that prioritises emotional safety alongside academic learning

  • Make a meaningful difference to children who need stability and understanding most

If you are passionate about supporting children with SEMH needs and want to work in a school where values, care and relationships come first, we would love to hear from you.

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