Teaching Assistant – SEMH

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

Teaching Assistant – SEMH (Full-Time)

Location: King’s Lynn, Norfolk

School Type: Specialist SEMH School

Hours: Monday to Friday (Full-time)

About the School

Inspire EHC is working in partnership with a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in King’s Lynn that supports children and young people with a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs.

The school offers a nurturing, therapeutic, and trauma-informed environment where pupils receive personalised support to help them grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

Pupils may present with:

• Anxiety or school-related stress
• Low self-esteem or low confidence
• Attachment or trauma-related needs
• Emotional dysregulation
• Challenging or dysregulated behaviour
• Difficulties with social communication
• ADHD/ADD
• Behaviour linked to past adverse experiences

The Role

We are seeking a caring, resilient, and committed Teaching Assistant to join the school’s dedicated SEMH team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with mainstream, SEMH, or SEND experience who is passionate about supporting pupils with complex emotional needs and helping them develop positive, trusting relationships.

Key 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

About You

• 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

Why Join Inspire EHC?

• Supportive and welcoming school community
• Access to specialist SEMH and trauma-informed training
• Highly rewarding role supporting young people who benefit from stability and understanding
• Opportunities for professional growth within the SEND and SEMH sector

Safeguarding

Inspire EHC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references