SEN Learning Support Assistant – Trauma-Informed Practice

Senploy; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire EHC in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a compassionate Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with SEMH, Autism and trauma-informed approaches to help them feel safe, understood and ready to learn.

You will build trusting relationships, assist with emotional regulation, adapt activities to individual needs, and work closely with teachers, SENCO and therapists on personalised support plans, promoting independence and progress.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or equivalent) required.
• Experience with SEMH, Autism or trauma needs.
• Calm, empathetic and resilient with good teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support emotional regulation using trauma-informed strategies.
• Adapt learning activities to individual needs.
• Work with teachers, SENCO and therapists on personalised support plans.
• Encourage independence and celebrate progress.

Skills

Calm

Empathetic

Resilient

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Inspire EHC in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a compassionate Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with SEMH, Autism and trauma-informed approaches to help them feel safe, understood and ready to learn.

You will build trusting relationships, assist with emotional regulation, adapt activities to individual needs, and work closely with teachers, SENCO and therapists on personalised support plans, promoting independence and progress.