2 SEMH Teaching Assistants

Step Teachers; Norwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking two dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils with emotional and mental health needs. The role involves providing tailored support, assisting teachers, and promoting positive relationships and wellbeing. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEMH requirements and a compassionate approach to education.

Benefits

Weekly pay processed through PAYE

Access to exclusive deals (shopping, travel, gym)

Comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services

£100 Amazon voucher for recommending a friend

Chance to win a holiday worth up to £1000

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEMH needs is desirable.
• Relevant qualifications are an advantage.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond flexibly to pupils’ needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering tailored interventions.
• Help manage challenging behaviour in a calm, consistent manner.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for two dedicated and compassionate SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Teaching Assistants to join a supportive team. In this role, you will work closely with pupils who need additional support to access their learning, helping them develop positive relationships, self-confidence and coping strategies. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.

• Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering tailored interventions.

• Help manage challenging behaviour in a calm, consistent manner.

• Promote emotional wellbeing and positive attitudes to learning.

• Support pupils both inside the classroom and during unstructured times such as breaks and lunchtimes.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, parents/carers and external agencies when needed.

Ideal SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Experience working with children with SEMH needs is desirable.

• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent) are an advantage.

• A patient, resilient and empathetic approach.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills as SEMH Teaching Assistant.

• Able to remain calm under pressure and respond flexibly to pupils’ needs.

• A genuine passion for supporting children to achieve their full potential.

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. 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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