SEMH Teaching Assistant – King's Lynn, Norfolk
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Enhance your career supporting children with additional needs and make a real difference from day one.
Do you have a passion to take your career supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and additional learning challenges to the next level? Join our specialist school in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, where every child and every staff member is valued like family.
About the role:
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: King’s Lynn, Norfolk
Salary: £14.30 - £16 per hour (dependant on experience)
Contract Type: Temp to Perm
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30
Start Date: May 2026
We are seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant with a proven track record of supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. You will join a supportive, inclusive school that delivers personalised learning, enabling each student to develop confidence, independence, and engagement in their education.
Why this school?
This is more than just a job – it’s a real pathway into the world of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Serving children and young people from 5 - 16 years old, the school is a close-knit, supportive community where empathy, patience and resilience are essential. With a high staff-to-student ratio and strong teamwork, you'll play a vital role in transforming young lives.
Your responsibilities as an SEMH Teaching Assistant:
Support students with SEMH needs and additional challenges both academically and emotionally
Build positive and trusting relationships to help young people regulate emotions and feel safe
Assist teachers with personalised lesson plans and interventions
Promote positive behaviour strategies and help reduce the need for physical interventions
Work with therapists, teachers and specialists to ensure every child receives consistent, thoughtful care
What we’re looking for:
Proven experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within SEMH or SEND settings
Strong understanding of supporting children with social, emotional, and behavioural needs
Patience, resilience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure
Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with staff, parents, and external professionals
Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice
Why join as an SEMH Teaching Assistant in King’s Lynn?
A growing and rewarding sector offering long-term career development
Access to over 20 free CPD training courses, including behaviour management and trauma-informed practice
Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella companies
Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
A strong, family-like school culture where every member of staff is valued
About Inspire EHC:
Inspire EHC works closely with specialist schools and educational settings across King’s Lynn and Norfolk. We are committed to matching passionate, supportive individuals with schools that share their values and vision for inclusive education. We are unable to provide Sponsorship at this time.
Safeguarding commitment:
Inspire EHC is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, safeguarding training and thorough reference checks.
Apply now:
This is your chance to continue to develop as an SEMH Teaching Assistant in King’s Lynn, Norfolk. Take the next step in nurturing a fulfilling career in education whilst gaining meaningful SEMH experience and help to change the lives of children who need your compassion the most