SEMH Teaching and Learning Assistant – Level 2

Tel:  01553 774666   Email:   admin@fairstead.norfolk.sch.uk   Website:    http://www.fairsteadprimaryschool.co.uk/vacancies-listings/   Headteacher: Daniel Farthing     Salary – Grade D, £13.47-£13.68 per hour Permanent Part Time 34.25 hours per week Term Time plus Training Days Required for September 2026  (with the option of an earlier start for the successful candidate) ‘Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better.  It’s not.’ – Dr. Seuss     Join a school that is actively redefining what inclusive practice looks like.  The reality of education today is clear: schools are seeing increasing levels of SEND, particularly in social, emotional and mental health needs.  At Fairstead, we see this as a responsibility—and an opportunity—to continue developing and strengthening what we offer.  We are continually reflecting, adapting and strengthening our provision so that our most vulnerable children are not only supported—but truly understood and enabled to succeed.  As part of this, we are expanding our SEMH provision and are seeking a skilled, reflective and committed practitioner to join our large, experienced and highly regarded Inclusion Team .   If you believe that behaviour is communication, that relationships drive change, and that practice can always improve—this is a role where you can make a genuine difference.  About the role  You will work closely with children who require support with their social, emotional and mental health, helping them to:  Feel safe, regulated and ready to learn   Build positive relationships   Engage successfully in school life   This will involve :  Working 1:1 and in small groups   Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour for learning   Delivering targeted, responsive support tailored to individual needs   Contributing to a consistent, structured and nurturing environment   This is a role that requires patience, resilience and reflection—but also offers real purpose and impact.  Our Inclusion Team  You will be joining a well-established, knowledgeable and genuinely supportive team, which is a real strength of the school.  Our Inclusion Team supports a wide range of needs, including:  SEMH   Cognition and learning   Speech and language   Autism and other specific needs   Complex needs provision   Emotional Literacy Support Assistant  Safeguarding and attendance officer  Non-class based SENDCO  We work collaborativel