SEN Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a committed, resilient and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive SEMH school in Norwich, helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and develop the confidence, emotional resilience and skills they need to thrive.

• Location: Norwich
• Monday to Friday
• 08:30 - 15:30
• From £110 per day

You will be supporting pupils within a specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) setting, providing a safe, structured and nurturing environment where children and young people can feel secure and engage with education.

The school takes a therapeutic and trauma-informed approach, recognising that challenging behaviour is often linked to underlying emotional needs such as anxiety, trauma, emotional dysregulation, low confidence or mental health difficulties, rather than being primarily associated with learning disabilities.

You will provide support on a 1:1 and small-group basis, helping pupils access learning, develop positive relationships, manage their emotions and build confidence. The role requires someone who can remain calm and consistent when faced with challenging behaviour, while taking the time to understand what may be behind that behaviour.

You will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to ensure pupils receive consistent, individualised support and have the opportunity to make meaningful progress.

Care work, security, military, nursing, police, youth work, mental health, residential care or other challenging and high-responsibility environments. Experience working within schools, SEMH, SEND or therapeutic settings would also be highly advantageous.

• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• The ability to remain composed and consistent in challenging situations
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Empathy and an understanding of the needs of young people experiencing emotional or mental health difficulties
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
• The ability to build positive, trusting relationships

Full training and ongoing support provided. Apply today and make a real difference every day.

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Educational Needs and college level, as well as support staff positions within these settings.