SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) Location: Norwich Pay: £90 - £110 Hours: Full-time, Term Time Only Are you someone who enjoys helping young people overcome challenges and reach their potential? We're looking for a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist setting supporting children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. Every day is different, but the reward of seeing a child grow in confidence and achieve something they didn't think was possible makes it all worthwhile. What you'll be doing • Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups. • Building positive relationships and becoming a trusted adult in the classroom. • Helping pupils stay engaged with learning and manage their emotions. • Supporting the class teacher with lessons and activities. • Encouraging positive behaviour and celebrating every success, big or small. • Working closely with teachers and other professionals to provide the best support for each pupil. We're looking for someone who: • Has experience working with children or young people (school, care, youth work or similar). • Is calm, patient and resilient. • Can build strong relationships and communicate well with others. • Is confident supporting children who may display challenging behaviour. • Wants to make a genuine difference in a young person's life. What you'll get • Competitive weekly pay. • Ongoing training and development. • Support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant. • Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles. • The chance to gain valuable experience in a highly rewarding setting. If you're looking for a role where you can have a real impact every day, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.