SEMH Inclusion Worker Norwich

Justteachers Ltd; Norwich; In loco; GBP 13.000 - 18.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Justteachers Ltd in Norwich is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs on a long-term supply basis from September. The role focuses on consistency, nurture, and helping learners engage with daily activities.

You will work alongside teachers to adapt activities, use clear instructions and visual prompts, and promote positive behaviour through calm support and de-escalation techniques.

Competenze

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs in school or similar settings.
• Good understanding of behaviour support strategies and calm responses to challenges.
• Ability to adapt approaches to meet individual needs and keep learners engaged.
• Two education or school-based references and appropriate training or hands‑on experience.

Mansioni

• Provide consistent, nurturing support to pupils with SEMH needs, helping engagement and daily routines.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to adapt activities and break down tasks for accessibility.
• Use clear instructions, visual prompts, modelling, and practical activities to maintain engagement and reduce overwhelm.
• Promote positive behaviour by building trusting relationships and supporting pupils to regulate emotions.

Conoscenze

SEMH experience

Behaviour support

Adaptability

Formazione

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Childcare

Youth Work

Descrizione del lavoro

About the role:

A supportive and inclusive SEMH setting in Norwich, dedicated to working with children and young people who require additional support with their social, emotional, and mental health needs.

The provision focuses on helping learners build resilience, improve emotional regulation, and develop confidence alongside their academic progress. This role is full-time on a long term supply basis from September.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent, nurturing support to pupils with SEMH needs, helping them engage positively with learning and daily routines.
• Work alongside teaching staff to adapt activities and break down tasks, ensuring learning is accessible and manageable for each individual.
• Use a range of supportive strategies – such as clear instructions, visual prompts, modelling, and practical activities – to maintain engagement and reduce anxiety or overwhelm.
• Promote positive behaviour by building trusting relationships, using de-escalation techniques, and supporting pupils to regulate their emotions effectively.

Pre-requisites:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs in settings such as schools, alternative provisions, care, youth work, or mentoring roles.
• A good understanding of behaviour support strategies and how to respond to emotional or behavioural challenges in a calm, consistent manner.
• Confidence in adapting approaches to meet individual needs and supporting pupils to remain engaged in activities.
• Two education or school based references.
• Relevant training or qualifications such as Level 2 Teaching Assistant, Childcare, Youth Work, or equivalent hands‑on experience.