Teaching Assistant (SEMH) – King’s Lynn

Location: King’s Lynn, Norfolk

Position: Teaching Assistant (SEMH Support)

Contract Type: Full-Time – 5 Days Per Week

Duration: Summer Term

Start Date: ASAP / Summer Term Start

Salary: Competitive daily rates based on experience

Agency: Teach Ltd

Teaching Assistant (SEMH) – Full-Time Opportunity in King’s Lynn

Teach Ltd is currently recruiting for a resilient, caring, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in the King’s Lynn area on a full-time basis for the summer term.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or individual with strong behaviour support experience who is passionate about making a positive impact on young people with additional needs.

The successful candidate will support pupils with SEMH needs, helping them to engage in learning, regulate behaviour, and develop confidence within a structured and supportive environment.

The Role

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small group basis

• Assisting teaching staff in delivering tailored learning activities

• Supporting behaviour regulation and positive behaviour strategies

• Building trusting and supportive relationships with pupils

• Encouraging engagement in learning and school routines

• Supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing and social development

• Working in line with individual behaviour plans and risk assessments

• Helping to maintain a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

Applicants should:

• Have experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a behaviour support role

• Be confident working with children with SEMH or additional needs

• Demonstrate resilience, patience, and emotional intelligence

• Be able to build positive and professional relationships with pupils

• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection

• Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one

What Teach Ltd Offers

• Full-time work (5 days per week) for the summer term

• Competitive daily rates of pay

• Specialist SEN/SEMH school experience

• Supportive and experienced education consultants

• Ongoing support throughout your placement

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

Safeguarding Statement

Teach Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to thorough safeguarding and compliance checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.

Equal Opportunities

Teach Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Apply Now

If you are a Teaching Assistant with SEMH experience looking for a full-time summer term opportunity in King’s Lynn, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact Teach Ltd for more information.

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