Trauma Informed Childcare Practitioner

Austin Fraser; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education recruitment is seeking a Trauma Informed Childcare Practitioner to support young people with emotional and educational needs. This role involves working in a nurturing environment across multiple sites, providing essential emotional support and guidance. You will collaborate with teachers to create a tailored educational experience for children aged 3 to 19, ensuring they thrive despite past traumas. Comprehensive training will be provided, equipping you to make a significant impact in the lives of these young individuals. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a background in childcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Support for DBS checks

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• Candidates must have appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
• Experience in supporting children with additional learning needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support young people's education and emotional journey through adulthood.
• Work closely with teachers to implement daily priorities and changes.

Skills

Trauma-informed approaches

Emotional support

Childcare experience

Education

Relevant qualifications in childcare or education

Job description

Trauma Informed Childcare Practitioner

Start date: 2nd June 2025 (subject to vetting checks)

Hours: 8:30 - 3:30, Monday - Friday

Pay: £13.75 per hour

Contract type: Temporary to Permanent

Sector: Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Location: Ely, Cardiff - Wales

Teaching Personnel are looking for Childcare practitioners which adopt Trauma-informed approaches to support children which have a history of traumatic events early on in life.

Trauma results from an event, series of events, or set of circumstances that is experienced by an individual as harmful or life-threatening. While unique to the individual, generally the experience of trauma can cause lasting adverse effects, limiting the ability to function and achieve mental, physical, social, emotional or spiritual well-being. As you can appreciate, children dealing with trauma require additional support both mentally and physically to ensure they are able to flourish within an education setting.

The school:

The school is situated within Ely area, Cardiff, Wales. The school is made up of 3 sites across the area, tailoring their approach to different needs and requirements for the young people they support.

The school supports young people from 3 - 19 using the curriculum for Wales, which is adapted to the needs of the pupils, including additional learning needs such as autism, learning difficulties, and social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

The school also offers a residential unit to allow for 24-hour curriculum learning opportunities for the older young people to develop independent living skills for life outside of education.

The role:

Teaching Personnel are supporting the school to find an individual who is able to work within one of the 3 sites to support the young people in their education and emotional journey through to adulthood. As a trauma-informed childcare practitioner, you will take direction from the Teacher who provides the setup of the day and key priorities required for the day/week/month. This will be regularly checked in on with you and the young person so you have direction on next steps, but also can provide information to the Teacher on any changes needed.

You will be provided training by both Teaching Personnel and the school to ensure you feel equipped to fully immerse yourself in the role. If you feel you require further training at any given time, please request this from Teaching Personnel, and we will direct you accordingly on how to organize this.

A little bit about Teaching Personnel:

1. Market Leaders in Education recruitment in Wales
2. Established since 1996 providing support for staffing within the Education sector
3. Education specialists. Your personal consultant will be an SEN Specialist for this school
4. Training is offered across all sectors; Primary, Secondary and SEN
5. Governed by the National Framework for Wales

Sound like an opportunity for you? Please attach your CV for consideration, and we will be in touch within 48 hours to discuss shortlisting. Any questions you have in the meantime, please feel free to call our South Wales SEN branch at Teaching Personnel.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'; this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance is provided.

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