SEND Teaching Assistant - Trauma-Informed Learning Support

Keys Children; Stockport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Referral bonus £500

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Blue light discount card

Fully funded training & qualifications

Life assurance

Job summary

Acorns School in Stockport is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support teachers in delivering education and care to pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours. You will work under guidance to assist learning activities, promote pupil wellbeing, and help maintain a safe, respectful environment aligned with EPIC values.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed support, classroom organisation, and monitoring pupil progress.

Qualifications

• Committed to supporting students with SEND.
• At least two years’ experience in SEND environment.
• Level 3 TA qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with learning activities, adapting support to individual needs under teacher guidance.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development using trauma‑informed approaches.
• Help manage behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy and Staff Code of Conduct.
• Encourage pupil engagement and independence in learning tasks.
• Assist with classroom organisation and preparation of resources.
• Support record‑keeping and monitoring of pupil progress as directed.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and orderly learning environment.

Skills

Assist learning activities

Trauma-informed support

Behaviour management

Classroom organisation

Record-keeping

Education

Level 3 TA qualification (advantageous)

Job description

Acorns School in Stockport is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support teachers in delivering education and care to pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours. You will work under guidance to assist learning activities, promote pupil wellbeing, and help maintain a safe, respectful environment aligned with EPIC values.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed support, classroom organisation, and monitoring pupil progress.