Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant
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- England,East of England,Norfolk,Norwich
- Full Time, Part Time, Temporary
- £14.24 per hour
Job Description:
A dedicated and nurturing specialist provision is seeking a resilient, compassionate and proactive SEMH/Behaviour Teaching Assistant to support primary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and associated behavioural challenges. This is a rewarding role where you can make a significant impact on pupils who need consistent, positive adult support.
About the RoleWorking within a small, supportive team, you will:
*Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma, anxiety or challenging life situations
*Provide 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils regulate emotions, manage behaviour and engage in learning
*Use de-escalation strategies, restorative approaches and clear communication
*Support pupils through transitions, routines and personalised behaviour plans
*Create a safe, calm and structured environment where pupils feel understood and valued
*Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and external professionals to ensure consistent support for each child
*Encourage resilience, confidence and social/emotional growth through positive reinforcement
About YouYou’ll thrive in this role if you:
*Have experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs, behaviour challenges or trauma-informed practice (desirable but not essential)
*Are calm, patient, emotionally resilient and able to stay positive in challenging situations
*Can build strong relationships through empathy, consistency and clear boundaries
*Understand (or are keen to learn) behaviour support strategies, de-escalation techniques and therapeutic approaches
*Work well as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team
*Are passionate about helping pupils feel safe, supported and ready to learn
Why Join This Setting?*Highly experienced SEMH leadership and exceptional pastoral support
*Ongoing specialist CPD (SEMH, trauma-informed practice, de-escalation)
*Small class sizes and excellent staff-to-pupil ratios
*A warm, committed team who care deeply about pupil wellbeing
*The opportunity to genuinely change a child’s daily experience and long-term outcomes
Apply now or contact your local Reed office and ask to speak with Sophie Lamont in our education team.
About the RoleWorking within a small, supportive team, you will:
*Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma, anxiety or challenging life situations
*Provide 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils regulate emotions, manage behaviour and engage in learning
*Use de-escalation strategies, restorative approaches and clear communication
*Support pupils through transitions, routines and personalised behaviour plans
*Create a safe, calm and structured environment where pupils feel understood and valued
*Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and external professionals to ensure consistent support for each child
*Encourage resilience, confidence and social/emotional growth through positive reinforcement
About YouYou’ll thrive in this role if you:
*Have experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs, behaviour challenges or trauma-informed practice (desirable but not essential)
*Are calm, patient, emotionally resilient and able to stay positive in challenging situations
*Can build strong relationships through empathy, consistency and clear boundaries
*Understand (or are keen to learn) behaviour support strategies, de-escalation techniques and therapeutic approaches
*Work well as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team
*Are passionate about helping pupils feel safe, supported and ready to learn
Why Join This Setting?*Highly experienced SEMH leadership and exceptional pastoral support
*Ongoing specialist CPD (SEMH, trauma-informed practice, de-escalation)
*Small class sizes and excellent staff-to-pupil ratios
*A warm, committed team who care deeply about pupil wellbeing
*The opportunity to genuinely change a child’s daily experience and long-term outcomes
Apply now or contact your local Reed office and ask to speak with Sophie Lamont in our education team.
Job number 3610860
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