SEMH Teaching Assistant - Norwich
Start Date: Ongoing from September 2026
Contract Type: Flexible - Day-to-Day, Short-Term & Long-Term
Salary: Competitive Daily Rate
Paragon Education is recruiting experienced and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistants to support specialist provisions and alternative education settings across Norwich. These roles involve working with pupils who require consistent support, clear boundaries, and strong relationship-building to engage with learning.
You will be supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis, many of whom have experienced barriers to mainstream education and require additional emotional and behavioural support.
Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs
Support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management
Assist teachers in delivering structured and adapted learning activities
Implement behaviour support plans and de-escalation strategies
Promote positive engagement and consistent classroom routines
Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil progress and behaviour
Requirements:
Previous experience working with SEMH, behavioural needs, or alternative provision
Experience in schools, youth work, care, or mentoring environments
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Calm, patient and resilient approach
Ability to remain professional in challenging situations
Why Work with Us:
Paragon Education works closely with specialist settings across Norwich and matches support staff to roles suited to their experience. You will receive a dedicated consultant, competitive daily pay with weekly payroll, flexible working options, and access to long-term opportunities.
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