Trauma-Informed Learning Support Assistant

AMA Admin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

AMA Admin in London is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a Specialist Alternative Provision in Stratford. You will provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with anxiety, EBSA, autism and additional learning needs, within a trauma-informed, person-centred setting.

You will build therapeutic relationships, support emotional regulation, help with transitions and routines, and implement individual support plans in collaboration with teachers, therapists and external professionals,

Qualifications

• Experience providing 1:1 or small group support to learners.
• Ability to apply trauma-informed, person-centred approaches.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with pupils and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with anxiety, EBSA, autism and additional learning needs
• Building therapeutic, trusting relationships with young people who may resist engagement
• Supporting emotional regulation and helping pupils manage transitions, routines and social situations
• Implementing individual support plans in collaboration with teachers, therapists and external professionals
• Encouraging communication, independence and confidence through patience and consistency
• Using trauma-informed and person-centred strategies to help pupils re-engage with learning

Skills

1:1 support

small group support

trauma-informed

emotional regulation

communication

relationship building

Job description

AMA Admin in London is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a Specialist Alternative Provision in Stratford. You will provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with anxiety, EBSA, autism and additional learning needs, within a trauma-informed, person-centred setting.

You will build therapeutic relationships, support emotional regulation, help with transitions and routines, and implement individual support plans in collaboration with teachers, therapists and external professionals,