SEMH Teaching Assistant – Trauma-Informed Support

North East Lincolnshire Council; Yarborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

North East Lincolnshire Council's Yarborough Primary Academy is seeking two passionate teaching assistants to support children with complex SEMH needs in our brand-new specialist provision. You will work in a relationships-first, trauma-informed setting, using restorative practices to help children regulate emotions and engage in learning.

We value kindness, patience, and commitment. We offer a supportive team, CPD opportunities, and a chance to contribute to evidence-based practice within our

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH and trauma-informed approaches.
• Ability to implement restorative practices to support emotional regulation.
• Commitment to forming nurturing, respectful relationships with learners.

Responsibilities

• Support learning activities and prepare classroom materials.
• Assist in implementing individualized strategies for SEMH needs.
• Contribute to a calm, caring, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Follow safeguarding policies and work with colleagues to monitor progress.

Skills

SEMH experience

Restorative practices

Therapeutic parenting

Trauma-informed

Relationship-first approach

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

North East Lincolnshire Council's Yarborough Primary Academy is seeking two passionate teaching assistants to support children with complex SEMH needs in our brand-new specialist provision. You will work in a relationships-first, trauma-informed setting, using restorative practices to help children regulate emotions and engage in learning.

We value kindness, patience, and commitment. We offer a supportive team, CPD opportunities, and a chance to contribute to evidence-based practice within our