SEMH Teaching Assistant

Wisbech

Full-Time Long-Term Position (Opportunity to Become Permanent)

Competitive Daily Rate

I C Talent is working in partnership with a specialist SEND school in Wisbech to recruit a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term position, with strong potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a structured and nurturing environment. The school provides tailored education for students who require additional behavioural and emotional support to thrive both academically and personally.

As a full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to support students with a range of additional needs. You will play a key role in promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement with learning.

This role requires patience, consistency, and a calm, proactive approach.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Assist in delivering tailored learning activities
• Support behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students
• Encourage emotional regulation and social development
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
• Maintain safeguarding standards at all times

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or SEND needs (school, care, youth work, or similar background)
• Calm, resilient, and adaptable approach
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Ability to build rapport and establish boundaries
• Team player with a proactive mindset
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners

• Full-time, long-term role with opportunity to secure a permanent contract
• Competitive daily rate
• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Meaningful and rewarding work
• Ongoing support from I C Talent throughout your placement

If you're ready to make a real difference in a specialist SEND setting, I C Talent would love to hear from you.

Please get in touch today to apply or find out more.