Trauma-Informed Behaviour Support Assistant (Term-Time)

The Cambian Group; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Forum School, part of The Cambian Group, is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team. The role is term-time only, aligned with school calendars, and supports pupils with autism, complex needs, and trauma-informed approaches within a therapeutic educational setting.

You will work closely with the Behaviour Support Lead, clinical psychology, and education teams to deliver consistent, person-centred strategies, risk assessments, and positive behaviour support across school and

Qualifications

• Experience of a therapeutic educational or residential environment.
• Experience of working with young people involved with CiN plans, CP plans, CLA, etc.
• Strong understanding of attachment and loss.
• Evidence of therapeutic training or qualifications.
• Psychological or counselling courses are desirable.
• Full driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work with Clinical Psychology and MDT to implement interventions.
• Write, review and update Risk Assessments and Behaviour Support Plans.
• Support for young people’s positive behaviour.
• Observe teams and young people to model positive behaviour support.
• Plan and support in cases where young people experience crisis.
• Develop and deliver training to meet training needs analysis regarding supportive interventions and positive behaviour support.
• Staff debrief following incidents and learnings are recorded and embedded.
• Review incidents through reporting, processing the reports and provide monthly analysis and annual review.

Skills

Therapeutic environment

CiN/CP/CLA experience

Attachment & loss

Therapeutic training

Counselling courses desirable

Driving licence

Job description

The Forum School, part of The Cambian Group, is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team. The role is term-time only, aligned with school calendars, and supports pupils with autism, complex needs, and trauma-informed approaches within a therapeutic educational setting.

You will work closely with the Behaviour Support Lead, clinical psychology, and education teams to deliver consistent, person-centred strategies, risk assessments, and positive behaviour support across school and