Teaching Assistant - SEMH Location: King's Lynn, Norfolk Employer: Inspire EHC Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm (Term time only) 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.