SEND Teaching Assistant: Trauma-Informed Learning Support

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School; Kettering; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Happy, motivated children

Creative curriculum approach

Supportive team of staff

Quality CPD opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

St Mary's Church of England VA Primary Academy in England is seeking a dedicated role to support teachers in delivering in-class provision for pupils with SEND, ensuring access to a high-quality, inclusive curriculum and targeted interventions.

You will assess needs, design personalised plans, monitor progress, and collaborate with the Inclusion Team to track impact, support emotional wellbeing, and contribute to safeguarding and multi-agency involvement as required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Demonstrable experience scaffolding learning so every child can access.
• Understanding of emotional regulation strategies, restorative approaches, and trauma-informed practice.
• Ability to build trusting, nurturing relationships with pupils.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain calm, consistent and professional under pressure.
• Good Maths and English skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with class teacher, SENCO and outside agencies to fully understand the needs of the children.
• Use observations, checklists, and informal assessments to identify barriers to learning.
• Contribute to baseline assessments and ongoing evaluations for targeted children.
• Co-design Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Assist in creating and adapting resources to support emotional regulation, resilience and engagement.
• Provide direct support to children within the class.
• Implement tailored interventions based on Section F of EHCp.
• Support children in class to access the curriculum and develop positive relationships.
• Use trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches to nurture wellbeing.
• Track progress using school systems.
• Maintain clear records of interventions, outcomes and observations.
• Regularly review targets with the class teachers.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, Inclusion Team and support staff.
• Contribute to multi-agency meetings where necessary.
• Assist with EHCP evidence gathering and annual reviews.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing throughout the school.
• Participate in training and professional development as required.

Skills

SEND experience

Scaffolding learning

Emotional regulation knowledge

Relationship building

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Maths and English skills

Education

Maths GCSE grade 5 or above

English GCSE grade 5 or above

Job description

St Mary's Church of England VA Primary Academy in England is seeking a dedicated role to support teachers in delivering in-class provision for pupils with SEND, ensuring access to a high-quality, inclusive curriculum and targeted interventions.

You will assess needs, design personalised plans, monitor progress, and collaborate with the Inclusion Team to track impact, support emotional wellbeing, and contribute to safeguarding and multi-agency involvement as required.