Pastoral Teaching Assistant

Job description

Are you a mental health support worker, residential care worker or youth worker looking to bring your skills into education?

We’re looking for a calm, resilient and caring SEMH Teaching Assistant to support young people aged 11–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs in a specialist setting in Norwich.

This is a highly pastoral role focused on emotional support, behaviour regulation and relationship-building, rather than academic pressure. You’ll act as a trusted adult, helping pupils feel safe, regulated and ready to engage with learning.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing 1:1 and small-group emotional and behavioural support
• Using de-escalation, trauma-informed and relational approaches
• Supporting pupils through challenging moments and transitions
• Acting as a consistent, positive role model throughout the school day
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams

This Role Is Ideal If You Have:

• Experience in mental health, residential care, youth work or pastoral support
• Confidence supporting young people with challenging behaviour or trauma
• A calm, patient and empathetic approach

Why Move Into Education?

• Term-time working pattern
• A chance to make long-term impact on young lives
• Supportive team and ongoing training
• A meaningful transition from care/mental health into schools

For more information, please apply now or call your local Reed office and ask to speak with Sophie Lamont.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Norwich

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£14.00 Per Hour

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English