Trauma-Informed Classroom Assistant — Nurture, Growth & Path

AMA Admin; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking Trauma-Informed Classroom Assistants to support pupils aged 5-16 at partner specialist schools across Northumberland. The role focuses on building trusting relationships in small classes and delivering a nurturing, trauma-informed approach.

You will work with pupils with SEMH, trauma, EBSA, ASD or ADHD, collaborate with teachers and therapists, and have opportunities for permanent positions. Successful applicants will pass safeguarding checks.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, trauma, EBSA, behavioural needs, ASD, or ADHD (education, care, or youth settings)
• A calm, patient, and emotionally aware approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting, relational connections
• Willingness to attend additional training alongside the permanent staff team
• The ability to provide two recent references (work-based or educational)
• A genuine passion for trauma-informed, inclusive education

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, trauma-informed support within the classroom and wider school environment
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, engagement, and behaviour using relational approaches
• Work within small classes to help pupils feel safe, understood, and ready to learn
• Support pupils across both nurture-led and formal learning pathways
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, SENCOs, and therapists
• Contribute to behaviour support and pastoral care plans
• Attend ongoing training and professional development, including physical intervention training
• Adapt support strategies to meet individual emotional and learning needs

Skills

Experience with SEMH

Trauma-informed

Communication skills

Two references

Training willingness

Passion for trauma-informed education

Job description

Milk Education is seeking Trauma-Informed Classroom Assistants to support pupils aged 5-16 at partner specialist schools across Northumberland. The role focuses on building trusting relationships in small classes and delivering a nurturing, trauma-informed approach.

You will work with pupils with SEMH, trauma, EBSA, ASD or ADHD, collaborate with teachers and therapists, and have opportunities for permanent positions. Successful applicants will pass safeguarding checks.