SEMH Teaching Assistants

Step Teachers; Beccles; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail discounts

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Well-being support

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide flexible short-term and long-term support in various school settings. You will aid pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs and assist teachers with engaging learning activities.

Ideal candidates bring experience with SEMH, trauma-informed approaches, and a calm, empathetic manner, with strong communication and teamwork skills to support pupil welfare and progression.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs.
• Understanding of trauma-informed approaches and de-escalation strategies.
• Calm, patient, and empathetic manner.
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Adaptable across different classrooms and key stages.
• Professional, reliable, and proactive.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Assist teachers in delivering adapted learning activities that support engagement.
• Help implement individual behaviour plans and emotional regulation strategies.
• Promote positive communication, confidence, and constructive relationships.
• Support pupils in managing challenging behaviour in line with school policies.
• Encourage participation, independence, and self-esteem.
• Monitor pupil progress and share information with staff.
• Contribute to wider school life during longer-term placements.

Skills

Experience with SEMH

Trauma-informed approach

Calm and empathetic

Strong communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities available immediately

These flexible opportunities are ideal for support staff who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings. You will be supporting pupils across a range of classes, helping them build emotional resilience and develop positive learning behaviours.

Duties as SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs
• Assist teachers in delivering adapted learning activities that support engagement
• Help implement individual behaviour plans and emotional regulation strategies
• Promote positive communication, confidence, and constructive relationships
• Support pupils in managing challenging behaviour in line with school policies
• Encourage participation, independence, and self-esteem
• Monitor pupil progress and share information with staff
• Contribute to wider school life during longer-term placements

Ideal SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs
• Understanding of trauma‑informed approaches and de‑escalation strategies
• Calm, patient, and empathetic manner
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Adaptable across different classrooms and key stages
• Professional, reliable, and proactive
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

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?

We don’t just help you find work; we invest in your professional development. Through our partnership with Norfolk Steps, we equip teachers and support staff with skills recognised across Norfolk’s schools, helping you make a meaningful impact from day one.

Step Teachers is an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, a proud REC member, and REC Audited in Education – meeting the highest standards in safeguarding and compliance.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