Trauma-Informed Classroom Assistant — Flexible Hours

AMA Admin; Ashington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Temp-to-perm routes

Flexible hours

CPD courses

PSHE resources

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a Trauma-Informed Classroom Assistant to join a specialist independent school in Ashington on a long-term basis starting in September. The role runs term-time, 9am-3pm, Monday to Friday, with a view to permanent contract following a positive probation.

You will support pupils aged 5-17 using trauma-informed approaches, building strong relationships and adapting activities to remove barriers to participation and progress.

Qualifications

• Recent experience supporting children or vulnerable adults.
• Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to apply.
• Ability to provide 2 recent employment references.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support using trauma-informed approaches.
• Build positive relationships to promote emotional safety and engagement.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to adapt activities and remove barriers to participation and progress.
• Create a calm, nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every child feels safe and valued.

Skills

Trauma-informed approaches

One-to-one support

Small group support

Relationship building

Behaviour support

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting a Trauma-Informed Classroom Assistant to join a specialist independent school in Ashington on a long-term basis starting in September. The role runs term-time, 9am-3pm, Monday to Friday, with a view to permanent contract following a positive probation.

You will support pupils aged 5-17 using trauma-informed approaches, building strong relationships and adapting activities to remove barriers to participation and progress.