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Contract SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH)
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Location: Badersfield, Norfolk
(Please note: due to the rural location, applicants must have access to their own transport)
Contract: Fixed-Term until December 2026, with potential long-term and permanent opportunities
Hours: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Support Young People with SEMH Needs to Thrive
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker or Support Worker looking for a rewarding role within a specialist SEMH school?
Do you have experience supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism, ADHD, behavioural challenges or additional learning needs?
Inspire EHC is proud to be working in partnership with a specialist SEMH school in Badersfield, Norfolk, to recruit a dedicated Contract SEN Teaching Assistant.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school where positive relationships, consistency and personalised support help pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and achieve their potential.
This position is offered on a fixed-term basis until December 2026, with the possibility of a long-term or permanent role for the right candidate.
About The School
This specialist school supports children and young people with SEMH needs and additional barriers to learning.
The School Provides
- Small class sizes
- Individualised learning programmes
- Specialist pastoral support
- A nurturing and structured environment
- A strong focus on emotional wellbeing and personal development
- Therapeutic and relationship-based approaches to learning
The dedicated staff team works together to create positive outcomes for every student, helping them develop resilience, confidence, independence and the skills needed for future success.
The Role
As a Contract SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support students both in and out of the classroom, helping them access learning and develop positive relationships with education.
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Working alongside teachers, pastoral teams and other professionals, you will provide consistent support and encouragement to pupils who may have faced challenges throughout their educational journey.
Key Responsibilities
- Support pupils with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges and additional learning needs
- Deliver personalised learning activities and interventions
- Build positive relationships with students to support engagement and progress
- Promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
- Encourage confidence, resilience and independence
- Support pupils during lessons, breaktimes and wider school activities
- Work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff
- Monitor pupil progress and celebrate achievements
- Contribute to a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment
- Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times
What We're Looking For
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:
- SEMH Schools
- SEN Schools
- Alternative Provision
- Behaviour Support
- Youth Work
- Residential Childcare
- Support Work
- Health and Social Care
- Mental Health Support Services
Essential Skills And Experience
- Experience working with children and young people with SEMH, SEN or behavioural needs
- A calm, patient and resilient approach
- Strong behaviour management and communication skills
- Ability to build positive professional relationships
- Flexible and adaptable attitude
- Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Desirable Qualifications
- Teaching Assistant qualification
- Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning
- Childcare qualification
- Health and Social Care qualification
- Team Teach, MAPA or behaviour management training
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Why Join Inspire EHC?
- Competitive pay rates
- Dedicated SEN specialist consultant
- Ongoing support throughout your placement
- Access to SEND and SEMH training opportunities
- Potential long-term and permanent career opportunities
- Valuable experience within a specialist SEMH setting
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives
Location
This role is based in Badersfield, Norfolk and is commutable from:
- Norwich
- Aylsham
- Reepham
- North Walsham
- Fakenham
- Wroxham
- Drayton
- Taverham
- Hellesdon
- Surrounding Norfolk areas
(Please note: Due to the rural location, applicants will require access to their own transport.)
Safeguarding
Inspire EHC Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, satisfactory references, online searches, right to work checks and verification of qualifications and employment history in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
Equal Opportunities
Inspire EHC Ltd is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
(Please note: We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.)
Apply Today
If you're a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker or Support Worker looking to make a meaningful difference within a specialist SEMH setting, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your career supporting children and young people with SEMH needs in Norfolk.
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