SEMH Teaching Assistant — Long-Term Growth & Training

Timeplan Education Group; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education is seeking an empathetic SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Kings Lynn on an ad hoc or long-term basis. You will support students 1:1 or in small groups, helping with learning and emotional development while maintaining a calm, consistent approach to challenging behaviour.

The role offers ongoing consultant support, training and development opportunities, with the potential for a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Must have SEMH or similar setting experience.
• Care/youth work background encouraged.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional resilience.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Genuine interest in supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Help manage challenging behaviour in a consistent, calm manner.
• Encourage engagement, motivation and positive outcomes in class.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, pastoral teams and external professionals.

Skills

SEMH experience

Care/youth work background

Interpersonal skills

Emotional resilience

Patience

Calm under pressure

Job description

TimePlan Education is seeking an empathetic SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Kings Lynn on an ad hoc or long-term basis. You will support students 1:1 or in small groups, helping with learning and emotional development while maintaining a calm, consistent approach to challenging behaviour.

The role offers ongoing consultant support, training and development opportunities, with the potential for a permanent position.