Teaching Assistant – SEMH Specialist Resource Base
Hours: 23 hours (09:30 – 15:15)
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Term Time: Term Time + 1 Week
Scale: D
Salary: £13,833
Employment Type: Permanent
Required start date: 1 September 2026
Clarion Corvus Trust is a multi‑academy trust of mainstream primary and secondary schools in Norfolk and Suffolk. We are recruiting a Teaching Assistant to work in our Specialist Resource Base (SRB) for SEMH needs at Watton schools: Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School and Watton Junior School.
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to support pupils in the SRB in accordance with all relevant policies and procedures, and in line with the School/Academy Service Level Agreement with Norfolk County Council.
This role is part of a purpose‑built SEMH SRB that opened in September 2024. The successful candidate will receive specialised training with the support of the local authority.
Key responsibilities:
- Maintain high standards of teaching, learning, specialist support and safeguarding for pupils within the SRB.
- Enable pupils to make accelerated progress and meet their special educational needs.
- Support the lead teacher, teacher or HLTA to deliver a curriculum addressing SEMH needs, including small‑group work and interventions.
- Create a sense of safety through routines and emotional support to ensure all pupils’ needs are met.
- Reflective practitioner, proactive in your role.
- Collaborate with a team of teaching and support staff to maximise professional development and continuous improvement.
Qualifications and experience:
- Experience in supporting children with SEMH needs and trauma‑informed practice.
- Ability to create a positive, safe learning environment.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children.
Benefits and support:
- Specialist training in SEMH with local authority support.
- Opportunity to work within a dedicated resource base.
For more information or to apply, please visit the Clarion Corvus Trust website.
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