Teaching Assistant – SEMH

Senploy; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire EHC in King's Lynn, Norfolk, is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH in a trauma-informed environment. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, term-time only, at a specialist SEMH school.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group SEMH support, use de-escalation strategies, and help pupils develop emotional regulation, confidence, and social skills while building trusting relationships with staff.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people (school, care, youth work, or similar).
• Calm, patient, empathetic, and resilient.
• Confident supporting challenging behaviour.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small‑group SEMH support
• Use trauma-informed and de-escalation strategies
• Help pupils develop emotional regulation, confidence, and social skills
• Support personalised learning programmes and consistent routines
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and staff

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Calm & patient

Good communication

Teamwork

Job description

Teaching Assistant - SEMH

Location: King's Lynn, Norfolk
Employer: Inspire EHC
Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm (Term time only)

Inspire EHC is seeking a caring and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in King's Lynn. The school supports children with a range of social, emotional, and mental health needs in a nurturing, trauma-informed environment.

Pupils may experience anxiety, low confidence, emotional dysregulation, challenging behaviour, social communication difficulties, ADHD/ADD, or needs linked to past trauma.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small‑group SEMH support
• Use trauma-informed and de-escalation strategies
• Help pupils develop emotional regulation, confidence, and social skills
• Support personalised learning programmes and consistent routines
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and staff

About You

• Experience with children or young people (school, care, youth work, or similar)
• Calm, patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Confident supporting challenging behaviour
• Full UK driving licence required
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Join Inspire EHC?

• Supportive, welcoming school community
• Specialist SEMH and trauma-informed training
• A rewarding role helping young people who need stability and understanding
• Progression opportunities within SEND/SEMH

Safeguarding

All applicants will require an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.