SEMH Teaching Assistant — Trauma-Informed Support Full-Time

Inspire EHC ltd; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire EHC ltd in King’s Lynn is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school. You will support pupils with emotional needs through one-to-one and small-group work, using trauma-informed approaches to promote positive behaviour and social skills.

You will work with teachers to deliver personalised learning and maintain a calm, supportive classroom. Experience with children, patience, empathy, and a full UK driving licence are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (school, youth work, care, or community settings).
• Patient, empathetic, and emotionally resilient.
• Confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour or complex emotional needs.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Use trauma-informed and de-escalation strategies to support behaviour.
• Support pupils to develop emotional regulation, communication, and social skills.
• Assist teachers with delivering personalised learning programmes and structured routines.
• Help maintain a safe, calm, and supportive classroom environment.
• Build strong and trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and families.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Emotional resilience

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Inspire EHC ltd in King’s Lynn is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school. You will support pupils with emotional needs through one-to-one and small-group work, using trauma-informed approaches to promote positive behaviour and social skills.

You will work with teachers to deliver personalised learning and maintain a calm, supportive classroom. Experience with children, patience, empathy, and a full UK driving licence are highly valued.