1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Trauma-Informed Support

Aspire People Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is recruiting a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant in Bury to support a Year 8 pupil with complex needs across multiple sites.

You will build trusting relationships, use trauma-informed practices, and collaborate with school staff to promote positive learning outcomes. This role involves travel between sites and potential progression to permanent post for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Strong SEN experience supporting children or young people with additional needs, particularly SEMH.
• Experience managing challenging behaviours and supporting emotional regulation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 8 pupil across multiple educational sites.
• Build a positive and trusting relationship through consistency, empathy, and clear boundaries.
• Support engagement in learning and encourage positive educational outcomes.
• Use trauma-informed approaches to manage behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, safeguarding leads, and external agencies.
• Implement behaviour support plans and risk management strategies.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to progress reviews.
• Support the pupil during transitions between sites and activities.
• Promote safety, wellbeing, and emotional resilience at all times.

Skills

SEN experience

Trauma-informed

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Travel-ready

Job description

Aspire People Limited is recruiting a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant in Bury to support a Year 8 pupil with complex needs across multiple sites.

You will build trusting relationships, use trauma-informed practices, and collaborate with school staff to promote positive learning outcomes. This role involves travel between sites and potential progression to permanent post for the right candidate.