Trauma‑Informed SEMH Teaching Assistant (Full‑Time)

Inspire EHC ltd; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire EHC ltd is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs in a specialist SEMH environment at King’s Lynn, Norfolk. The role involves working across one-to-one and small groups to help pupils engage with learning and develop emotional regulation under the guidance of teachers.

The successful candidate will bring patience, resilience and strong communication, with a commitment to safeguarding and building trusting relationships with pupils, staff and families in a

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Patient, empathetic and emotionally resilient.
• 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

Experience with children

Patience & empathy

Strong communication

Job description

Inspire EHC ltd is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs in a specialist SEMH environment at King’s Lynn, Norfolk. The role involves working across one-to-one and small groups to help pupils engage with learning and develop emotional regulation under the guidance of teachers.

The successful candidate will bring patience, resilience and strong communication, with a commitment to safeguarding and building trusting relationships with pupils, staff and families in a