About Role:
Justteachers are working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive primary school in King’s Lynn that is seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs on a full-time, long-term basis from September.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and resilient Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs. The successful candidate will provide dedicated one-to-one support for a pupil with SEMH needs, helping them to engage positively with learning, develop emotional regulation strategies, and build confidence and independence within a safe, structured, and nurturing school environment.
The school is committed to providing high-quality, personalised support that enables every child to thrive both academically and emotionally. This role would suit a patient, adaptable, and empathetic individual who can build strong, trusting relationships and is committed to making a lasting difference to the life of a child.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide dedicated one-to-one support for a pupil with SEMH needs, ensuring they are fully supported to access learning opportunities.
- Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider pastoral team to implement personalised learning and behaviour support plans.
- Support the pupil’s academic progress while promoting emotional wellbeing, resilience, self-esteem, and independence.
- Use positive behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques to support the pupil in regulating their emotions and behaviour.
- Adapt learning activities and classroom resources to meet the individual needs of the pupil.
- Build a trusting and consistent relationship with the pupil, providing encouragement, reassurance, and appropriate challenge.
- Help the pupil develop positive social skills, emotional literacy, and confidence within the classroom and wider school environment.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, parents/carers, and external professionals to ensure consistent and effective support.
- Monitor, record, and report on the pupil’s progress, behaviour, and wellbeing, providing regular feedback to the class teacher and SENCO.
- Support the pupil during breaktimes, educational visits, and wider school activities where appropriate.
- Promote safeguarding and pupil welfare at all times.
- Uphold the school’s values and commitment to providing an inclusive education for every child.
Pre-requisites:
- Previous experience working with children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, behavioural needs, or additional learning needs is highly desirable.
- Experience working within a primary school, specialist provision, or alternative education setting would be advantageous.
- A good understanding of positive behaviour support strategies and restorative approaches.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A patient, calm, resilient, and flexible approach to supporting children with additional needs.
- The ability to build positive, trusting relationships and work effectively as part of a wider school team.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- A commitment to helping every child achieve their full potential.
- A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications are desirable but not essential.
- Two recent education-based references.
If you are a passionate and committed 1:1 Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity supporting a pupil with SEMH needs within a welcoming primary school in King’s Lynn, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting long-term role starting in September.