SEN Teaching Assistant: Trauma-Informed SEMH & Autism Support

Aspire People; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a patient SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with SEMH, trauma, anxiety and autism in a caring, trauma-informed setting. You will provide nurturing, consistent support to help children feel safe, understood, valued and able to learn.

The role includes one-to-one and small-group support, promoting emotional regulation and helping children access learning in ways that suit them, while building confidence and independent learning skills.

Qualifications

• Has experience supporting children with SEN, SEMH, autism, anxiety or trauma.
• Calm, patient and emotionally resilient.
• Understands behaviour as a form of communication.
• Can build trusting relationships with children who may struggle with anxiety or regulate emotions.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support.
• Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• Helping children access learning in ways that work for them.
• Encouraging positive relationships, confidence and independence.
• Supporting children during challenging or overwhelming situations.
• Adapting activities to meet individual needs.

Skills

SEN experience

SEMH

Trauma-informed

Emotional resilience

Calm demeanor

Job description

Aspire People is seeking a patient SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with SEMH, trauma, anxiety and autism in a caring, trauma-informed setting. You will provide nurturing, consistent support to help children feel safe, understood, valued and able to learn.

The role includes one-to-one and small-group support, promoting emotional regulation and helping children access learning in ways that suit them, while building confidence and independent learning skills.