SEMH / SEND Teaching Assistant

Full-Time | Immediate Start | Norwich & Surrounding Areas

Make a real difference — every single day.

We're hiring SEMH and SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs across specialist and mainstream schools in Norwich.

If you're calm under pressure, confident managing behaviour, and passionate about helping young people succeed, this could be the role for you.

⭐ Why Apply?

Competitive weekly pay

Full-time, long-term opportunities

Accredited CPD training and development

Support from a dedicated education consultant

Immediate interviews and quick start dates

Meaningful, rewarding work where you see real impact

Your Role

Support students with SEMH and SEND needs (Reception-Year 11)

Manage challenging behaviour using structured, calm approaches

Build strong, professional relationships with pupils

Adapt learning activities to individual needs

Encourage positive behaviour, resilience, and engagement

Help create a safe, focused learning environment

✅ What We're Looking For

Resilient, patient, and proactive individuals

Confident communicators with strong interpersonal skills

Ability to stay calm and consistent in challenging situations

Experience in education, SEN, care, youth work, or similar (preferred)

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)

Location

Norwich and northern surrounding areas (travel flexibility required)

If you're looking for a hands-on, rewarding role in education where your support truly changes lives, apply today.

Start your journey in SEMH / SEND education now.

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.

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