Send Learning Support Assistant

Grade A Recruitment Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

£100 refer a friend scheme

Specialist Advice and Guidance

Free Training events

Temp to Perm positions

Roles to suit your requirements

Work with lots of local schools

Job summary

Grade A Recruitment Ltd are seeking an experienced Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a friendly SEMH setting in North Norfolk.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support for secondary students with SEMH, helping them engage with learning, manage behaviours and emotional regulation, and build resilience. You’ll work closely with teachers and a wider support team to foster confidence and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEMH, challenging behaviour or additional needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient with young people.
• Ability to build strong relationships with secondary-aged students.

Responsibilities

• Supporting secondary-aged students with SEMH needs.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Helping students engage positively with learning.
• Supporting behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Working closely with teachers and the wider support team.
• Encouraging students to develop confidence, independence and resilience.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Relationship building

Job description

SEMH Secondary Teaching Assistant – North Norfolk

Location: North Norfolk

Role: Secondary Teaching Assistant – SEMH

Type: Full-time / Long-term

Start: ASAP

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Grade A Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and supportive SEMH setting in North Norfolk.

The school is a small, welcoming specialist setting based in a characterful Victorian building, providing a calm and supportive environment for students who may require additional support with their social, emotional and mental health needs.

The Role

• Supporting secondary-aged students with SEMH needs.


• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.


• Helping students engage positively with learning.


• Supporting behaviour and emotional regulation.


• Building positive and trusting relationships with students.


• Working closely with teachers and the wider support team.


• Encouraging students to develop confidence, independence and resilience.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced working with SEMH, challenging behaviour or additional needs.


• Confident supporting secondary-aged students.


• Calm, patient and resilient.


• Able to build strong relationships with young people.


• Consistent and positive in their approach.


• Passionate about helping students achieve their potential.

Previous experience within an SEN, SEMH, PRU, alternative provision, youth work or pastoral setting would be highly desirable.

What We Offer You

• Flexibility


• £100 refer a friend scheme


• Specialist Advice and Guidance


• Free Training events


• Temp to Perm positions


• Roles to suit your requirements


• Work with lots of local schools

Grade A Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of young people.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note: This role does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must have Right To Work in the UK.

QTS Teachers will receive a bonus of £250 when registering with Grade A and working a minimum of 10 days