SEMH Teaching Assistants

Step Teachers; Norwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PAYE weekly pay

Retail discounts

Gym memberships

Well-being support

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Norwich seeks a SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The role involves providing one-to-one and small-group support, assisting teachers, and implementing behaviour management strategies. Ideal candidates should have previous experience with SEMH needs and strong interpersonal skills. This role offers flexible opportunities to make a meaningful impact across different school settings.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with SEMH needs.
• Understanding of behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with pupils.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
• Adaptable across different classrooms and key stages.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.
• Willingness to undertake additional training including SEMH or behaviour programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils.
• Assist teachers in delivering adapted learning activities.
• Implement behaviour support plans and emotional regulation strategies.
• Promote positive relationships and manage challenging behaviours.
• Monitor and record pupil progress.
• Encourage engagement, participation, and independence.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and communicate with teaching staff.
• Contribute to wider school life during longer‑term placements.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEMH needs

Understanding of behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Patience and resilience

Adaptability

Safeguarding commitment

Willingness to training

Job description

Overview

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 in Norwich and the surrounding areas, helping them develop confidence, emotional resilience, and positive learning behaviours.

Duties

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

Ideal candidate

• Previous experience supporting children with SEMH needs
• Understanding of behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• Patience, resilience, and a calm, supportive approach
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with pupils
• Adaptable across different classrooms and key stages
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Willingness to undertake additional training, including SEMH or behaviour-related programmes

About Step Teachers

Step Teachers is 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. 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

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