Teaching Assistant - SEMH

Teaching Assistant SEMH (Full-Time)

Location: King s Lynn, Norfolk
School Type: Specialist SEMH School
Employer: Inspire EHC
Hours: Monday to Friday (Full-time)

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

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

If you are passionate about supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health needs and would like to work as a Teaching Assistant in King s Lynn, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your application today.

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.