Teaching Assistant - SEMH
Location: King's Lynn, Norfolk
Employer: Inspire EHC
Hours: Monday to Friday (Full-time)
Inspire EHC is seeking a caring and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in King's Lynn. The school supports children with a range of social, emotional, and mental health needs in a nurturing, trauma‑informed environment.
Pupils may experience anxiety, low confidence, emotional dysregulation, challenging behaviour, social communication difficulties, ADHD/ADD, or needs linked to past trauma.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 and small‑group SEMH support
* Use trauma‑informed and de-escalation strategies
* Help pupils develop emotional regulation, confidence, and social skills
* Support personalised learning programmes and consistent routines
* Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
About You
* Experience with children or young people (school, care, youth work, or similar)
* Calm, patient, empathetic, and resilient
* Confident supporting challenging behaviour
* Full UK driving licence required
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
Why Join Inspire EHC?
* Supportive, welcoming school community
* Specialist SEMH and trauma-informed training
* A rewarding role helping young people who need stability and understanding
* Progression opportunities within SEND/SEMH
Apply today to join Inspire EHC as a Teaching Assistant in King's Lynn.
Safeguarding
All applicants will require an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.