Teaching Assistant for Trauma Impacted Looked After Children

TN United Kingdom; Stafford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education recruiter is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support Trauma Impacted Looked After Children in Stafford. This role involves working closely with students facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges, ensuring they thrive in a nurturing educational environment. You will play a vital role in helping children navigate their learning journey while promoting happiness and self-reliance. If you are dedicated to making a positive impact and have experience in supporting young people with challenging behaviours, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous rates of pay

Dedicated SEN Consultant

Access to exclusive schools

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, autism, and ADHD.
• Skilled in behaviour management and promoting positive interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support for children impacted by trauma.
• Help students engage with education while maintaining emotional regulation.

Skills

Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH)

Autism

ADHD

Communication Skills

Behaviour Management

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant

Residential Support Worker

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Teaching Assistant for Trauma Impacted Looked After Children, Stafford

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Stafford, United Kingdom

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Education

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Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Teaching Assistant for Trauma Impacted Looked After Children

Are you passionate and driven to improve the lives and prospects of children who have experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACE)?

Do you have experience supporting pupils with Social Emotional Mental Health needs? Are you confident working with Looked After Children (LAC) and those in the care system? Have you worked in a residential support worker role?

The Role:

Working in a school for Looked After Children who have experienced childhood trauma or ACE, your role will be classroom support. You will help children thrive in an educational setting by supporting them with a therapeutic approach to behaviour management, teaching, and learning. The school caters to children from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4 and offers a full curriculum. Your pastoral support will help children engage with education while maintaining emotional regulation and mental health.

You’ll Be:

• A Qualified Teaching Assistant or Residential Support Worker experienced with young people with SEMH, autism, ADHD, or other needs.
• Experienced working with pupils with challenging behaviour and trauma.
• Skilled in holding student attention with excellent communication skills.
• Committed to promoting happiness, self-reliance, and positive interactions.

Why work with us:

• Academics is an established and respected education recruiter.
• Generous rates of pay.
• A dedicated SEN Consultant.
• Access to exclusive schools.
• Honest and friendly service.
• Access to our ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme.

Testimonials:

• “I had never registered with an agency before, and Academics have been wonderful!”
• “A warm, friendly, but professional service.”
• “I have worked for several teaching agencies before, but this is the first time I felt like more than just a number.”

Interested? Send your CV or give us a call!

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