SEMH Behaviour and Support Assistant Norwich

About the role

Justteachers are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Norwichthat is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistantto join their team on afull-time basis with an ASAP start.

This is an excellent opportunity for a caring, patient, and committed Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff and the wider pastoral and SEND teams to provide tailored support, helping students overcome barriers to learning, develop their confidence, and achieve their full potential.

The school is proud of its supportive ethos, strong community values, and commitment to ensuring that every student receives the individual support they need to succeed.

This role would suit a resilient, empathetic, and adaptable individual who enjoys building positive relationships with young people and is passionate about creating a safe and supportive environment where students can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to students with SEMH needs across the school day.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and the SEND team to support individual student needs.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where appropriate.
• Help students access lessons and engage positively with their learning.
• Support students with emotional regulation, confidence, resilience, and social development.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students, establishing a calm and consistent approach.
• Use appropriate strategies to help students manage challenging situations and overcome barriers to learning.
• Encourage students to develop their independence and positive attitudes towards education.
• Support classroom teachers in creating a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Monitor and contribute to the assessment and recording of student progress.
• Promote positive behaviour and reinforce the school’s expectations and policies.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, pastoral teams, parents, carers, and other professionals where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistency and continuity of support.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and support school activities where appropriate.
• Maintain a safe, organised, and supportive learning environment.
• Promote safeguarding and the welfare of all students at all times.

Pre-requisites

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Experience supporting students with SEMH needs would be advantageous.
• Experience working within a school, college, alternative provision, or similar educational setting is desirable.
• A caring, patient, calm, and empathetic approach.
• The ability to build strong and positive relationships with young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The resilience and confidence to manage challenging situations appropriately.
• A flexible, organised, and proactive approach to work.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Two recent education-based references.

This SEMH Teaching Assistant role offers an exciting opportunity to join a supportive secondary school in Norwich, where you’ll have the chance to make a genuine difference to young people’s lives, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop the confidence and skills they need to succeed.