SEMH Teaching Assistant
- by Step Teachers
- Location King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK
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Salary
£82.50 - £87.50 / day
18 days ago
Job Description:
Join a school where pupils feel valued, safe, and eager to learn. Staff foster strong relationships, set high expectations, and create a nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. With engaging lessons, active breaktimes, and skilled support, pupils grow in confidence and resilience—ready to be their best.
Duties as an SEMH Teaching Assistant:Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
Assist in planning and delivering personalised learning and behaviour support strategies
Promote emotional regulation, resilience, and positive behaviour
Support teaching staff in maintaining an engaging, inclusive, and structured learning environment
Build trusting relationships with pupils to support their emotional well-being and self-esteem
Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, and external professionals
Contribute to creating a safe and nurturing atmosphere that encourages participation and progress
Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or additional learning needs
Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3 preferred)
Excellent communication and behaviour management skills as an SEMH Teaching Assistant.
A calm, empathetic, and proactive approach
Primary and Secondary Teaching Assistants are welcome to apply, depending on skill set and experience
With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.
Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.
Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.
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Job Type
Temporary, Full Time
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Work Authorisation
No
- Industry Sector Education
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Years Experience
Less than 1 year
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Career Level
Not Provided
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Educational level
'A' level/Higher or equivalent