1:1 Learning Support Assistant (Trauma‑Informed)

AMA Admin; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting Learning Support Assistants on behalf of a specialist alternative provision in Hackney. This is not a typical classroom assistant role.

You will provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with anxiety, EBSA, autism and additional learning needs, building therapeutic relationships and supporting emotional regulation. The setting uses trauma-informed, person-centred approaches delivered by a skilled multidisciplinary team, with small class sizes and personalised

Qualifications

• Psychology or therapy background required.
• Dedication to supporting pupils with anxiety, EBSA, autism and other needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with anxiety, EBSA, autism and additional learning needs.
• Building therapeutic, trusting relationships with young people who may resist engagement with adults.
• Supporting emotional regulation and helping pupils manage transitions, routines and social situations.
• Implementing individual support plans in collaboration with teachers, therapists and external professionals.
• Encouraging communication, independence and confidence through patience and consistency.
• Using trauma-informed and person-centred strategies to help pupils re-engage with learning.

Skills

Psychology/therapy background

Trauma-informed approaches

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting Learning Support Assistants on behalf of a specialist alternative provision in Hackney. This is not a typical classroom assistant role.

You will provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with anxiety, EBSA, autism and additional learning needs, building therapeutic relationships and supporting emotional regulation. The setting uses trauma-informed, person-centred approaches delivered by a skilled multidisciplinary team, with small class sizes and personalised