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SEMH Secondary Teaching Assistant – North Norfolk

Location: North Norfolk
Role: Secondary Teaching Assistant – SEMH
Type: Full-time / Long-term
Start: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Grade A Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and supportive SEMH setting in North Norfolk.

The school is a small, welcoming specialist setting based in a characterful Victorian building, providing a calm and supportive environment for students who may require additional support with their social, emotional and mental health needs.

The Role

• Supporting secondary-aged students with SEMH needs.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Helping students engage positively with learning.
• Supporting behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Working closely with teachers and the wider support team.
• Encouraging students to develop confidence, independence and resilience.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced working with SEMH, challenging behaviour or additional needs.
• Confident supporting secondary-aged students.
• Calm, patient and resilient.
• Able to build strong relationships with young people.
• Consistent and positive in their approach.
• Passionate about helping students achieve their potential.

Previous experience within an SEN, SEMH, PRU, alternative provision, youth work or pastoral setting would be highly desirable.

What We Offer You:

• Flexibility

• £100 refer a friend scheme

• Specialist Advice and Guidance

• Free Training events

• Temp to Perm positions

• Roles to suit your requirements

• Work with lots of local schools

Grade A Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of young people.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note: This role does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must have Right To Work in the UK.

QTS Teachers will receive a bonus of £250 when registering with Grade A and working a minimum of 10 days.