Teaching Assistant – SEMH

Teaching Assistant - SEMH

Location

King's Lynn, Norfolk

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (Term Time Only)

We are seeking a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in King's Lynn. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people within a nurturing, trauma-informed environment where wellbeing, consistency, and positive relationships are at the heart of the school's approach.

The school supports pupils with a range of social, emotional, and mental health needs, including anxiety, emotional dysregulation, low confidence, ADHD/ADD, social communication difficulties, challenging behaviour, and needs linked to previous trauma.

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Provide 1

1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs

• Use trauma-informed approaches and de-escalation strategies to support emotional regulation
• Help pupils build confidence, resilience, and positive social skills
• Support personalised learning programmes and structured daily routines
• Develop positive, trusting relationships with pupils, colleagues, and wider support staff
• Contribute to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment

We are looking for someone who

• Has experience working with children or young people, whether in education, care, youth work, or a similar setting
• Demonstrates a calm, patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Is confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
• Holds a full UK driving licence
• Has strong communication skills and enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team
• Supportive and welcoming specialist school environment
• Access to SEMH and trauma-informed training opportunities
• A highly rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference every day
• Opportunities for progression within SEND and SEMH education

If you are passionate about supporting young people and helping them thrive both emotionally and academically, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references in line with safeguarding requirements.