Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant — Trauma-Informed Support

Shenstone Lodge School (SIPS); Lichfield; On-site; GBP 27,254 - 30,024; Part time

Job summary

Shenstone Lodge School seeks a skilled Teaching Assistant to support primary-aged pupils with SEMH needs, including those who present challenging behaviours. You will work closely with a specific child with complex SEMH needs, autism spectrum condition and communication difficulties, helping to develop self-regulation and social skills.

The role involves trauma-informed practice, implementing bespoke behaviour and risk management plans, and collaborating with the school team to support

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting primary-aged pupils with SEMH needs and behaviours that challenge.
• Strong understanding of trauma, significant adverse childhood experiences and attachment theory.
• Experience working with pupils diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Condition and communication/interaction difficulties.
• Ability to work consistently within bespoke behaviour, support and risk management plans.
• Resilient, calm under pressure, confident, curriculum-aware and able to contribute as an integrated part of the school team.

Responsibilities

• Provide bespoke support to pupils with SEMH needs, ensuring trauma-informed practice and adherence to behaviour, support and risk management plans.
• Support a pupil with complex SEMH needs, autism and communication difficulties, helping to develop self‑regulation, communication and social interaction skills.
• Assist in the gradual reintegration of the pupil into the classroom environment alongside peers.
• Deploy to work with other pupils, groups or classes as required to meet the wider needs of the school.
• Participate in bespoke training programmes to develop knowledge, skill sets, understanding and effectiveness.

Skills

Experience with SEMH pupils

Trauma-informed practice

Autism Spectrum Condition experience

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Job description

Shenstone Lodge School seeks a skilled Teaching Assistant to support primary-aged pupils with SEMH needs, including those who present challenging behaviours. You will work closely with a specific child with complex SEMH needs, autism spectrum condition and communication difficulties, helping to develop self-regulation and social skills.

The role involves trauma-informed practice, implementing bespoke behaviour and risk management plans, and collaborating with the school team to support