SEMH Teaching Assistant

Wisbech

Full-Time | Long-Term Position (Opportunity to Become Permanent)

Competitive Daily Rate

I C Talent is working in partnership with a specialist SEND school in Wisbech to recruit a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term position, with strong potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a structured and nurturing environment. The school provides tailored education for students who require additional behavioural and emotional support to thrive both academically and personally.

The Role

As a full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to support students with a range of additional needs. You will play a key role in promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement with learning.

This role requires patience, consistency, and a calm, proactive approach.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs

* Assist in delivering tailored learning activities

* Support behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques

* Build positive, trusting relationships with students

* Encourage emotional regulation and social development

* Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals

* Maintain safeguarding standards at all times

About You

* Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or SEND needs (school, care, youth work, or similar background)

* Calm, resilient, and adaptable approach

* Strong behaviour management skills

* Ability to build rapport and establish boundaries

* Team player with a proactive mindset

* A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners

What's on Offer

* Full-time, long-term role with opportunity to secure a permanent contract

* Competitive daily rate

* Supportive and experienced leadership team

* Meaningful and rewarding work

* Ongoing support from I C Talent throughout your placement

If you're ready to make a real difference in a specialist SEND setting, I C Talent would love to hear from you.

Please get in touch today to apply or find out more