Job Description
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.