Special Education Teacher (SEMH)

Primary Teacher / Learning Support Assistant / SEN Support Staff
Immediate Opportunities in SEMH Education

Location: Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

Supply Bank of Supporting Education Group, a partner of Teaching Personnel, is supporting a specialist school in the Great Yarmouth area to recruit dedicated Primary Teachers, Learning Support Assistants, and SEN Support Staff for supply and longer-term opportunities.

The school supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, creating a nurturing and supportive environment where children's emotional wellbeing is central to their education. Staff work with pupils who may experience anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, challenging behaviours, and other barriers to learning.

Educators working within this setting are expected to take a therapeutic, trauma-informed and nurturing approach. Building positive relationships, understanding individual needs, and creating a calm and consistent environment are key to helping pupils feel safe, supported and ready to learn.

The Roles

Support teaching and learning across the primary age range

Provide classroom, individual and small-group support

Support pupils with SEN and SEMH needs throughout the school day

Use trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to support emotional regulation

Help pupils develop confidence, resilience, independence and positive learning behaviours

Respond calmly and appropriately to anxiety, dysregulation and challenging behaviour

Build trusting and positive relationships with pupils

Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and wider support teams

Contribute to a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment

Ideal Candidates Will Have

QTS or previous experience working in education, SEN, SEMH or support settings

Experience supporting children with additional or complex needs is desirable

An understanding of SEMH and the impact of anxiety and emotional wellbeing on behaviour and learning

A patient, empathetic and nurturing approach

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

The ability to remain calm and consistent when supporting pupils experiencing emotional dysregulation

A genuine commitment to trauma-informed and child-centred practice

A positive, flexible and team-focused attitude

Requirements

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply

Commitment to safeguarding and child protection practices

Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils

Relevant childcare, education, SEN, SEMH or support experience preferred

Willingness to work collaboratively with teaching, pastoral and external support professionals

Benefits

Long-term, fixed-term, day-to-day supply and flexible working opportunities

Competitive rates of pay based on experience and role

Support from experienced education consultants

Access to CPD and SEN/SEMH-focused training

Opportunities to develop experience in specialist and therapeutic education settings

Potential long-term and permanent career opportunities

Ongoing support from Supply Bank of Supporting Education Group, a partner of Teaching Personnel

If you are passionate about supporting children with SEMH needs and want to make a meaningful difference in a nurturing educational environment, we would be pleased to hear from you.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% 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.

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