SEMH Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers Ltd; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PAYE weekly pay

Retail discounts

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Well-being support

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term role with an immediate start in a specialist educational setting. You will support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs and work closely with teachers to deliver targeted interventions.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, resilience, and a calm, patient approach. Applicants with SEND or behaviour support experience are encouraged to apply; benefits include weekly PAYE wages, exclusive perks, and access

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs is desirable.
• Previous SEND or behaviour support experience is advantageous.
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain positive and consistent in challenging situations.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Help pupils engage positively with learning and classroom routines.
• Support behaviour management strategies and emotional regulation.
• Work closely with teachers and specialist staff; deliver interventions and targeted support where required.
• Promote resilience, confidence, and independence.
• Contribute to creating a safe and supportive learning environment.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour support

Calm demeanour

Team player

Safeguarding

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Full-Time Long-Term Opportunity Immediate Start Available

Here is a specialist educational setting that provides tailored support for pupils with a range of additional needs. The provision is committed to creating a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment where every pupil is given the opportunity to thrive.

The setting benefits from an experienced multidisciplinary team and a strong focus on supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing, personal development, and educational progress.

Duties as SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Help pupils engage positively with learning and classroom routines
• Support behaviour management strategies and emotional regulation
• Work closely with teachers and specialist staffDeliver interventions and targeted support where required
• Promote resilience, confidence, and independence
• Contribute to creating a safe and supportive learning environment

Ideal SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs is desirable
• Previous SEND or behaviour support experience is advantageous
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to remain positive and consistent in challenging situations
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Stand Out with Step Teachers

At Step Teachers, we’re proud to be the only education recruitment agency in Norfolk offering Step On training, part of the County’s respected Norfolk Steps behaviour management programme to all teachers and support staff who register with us.

What is Step On?

Step On is an evidence-based training programme developed by Norfolk County Council, supporting schools for over 15 years. It helps educators and support staff create calm, inclusive, and consistent learning environments where every child can thrive.

Why Step Teachers?

All candidates undergo thorough checks aligned with the DfE’s Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including references and Enhanced DBS verification via the Update Service or new application.
Benefits for Teachers and Support Staff in Norfolk

• A competitive salary – depending on experience
• PAYE weekly pay – no umbrella or self-employed setups
• Exclusive perks – retail discounts, travel offers, gym memberships
• Well-being support – access to emotional and physical wellness services via our pay portal