Trauma-Informed Learning Support Assistant (SEN/EBSA)

Milk Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS fast-track support

Career guidance from SEN consultant

Flexible start dates

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a specialist alternative provision in Hackney, London. You will work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils who have anxiety, EBSA, autism and other learning needs, building trusting relationships and supporting emotional regulation.

This role offers real hands-on experience for psychology-or-therapy graduates. Full-time, immediate start, £110 per day, with DBS support and dedicated career guidance from a SEN consultant.

Qualifications

• Empathy and warmth when supporting vulnerable pupils.
• Strong communication with pupils, staff and families.
• Calm, reflective approach to challenging behaviours.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, pupil-centered support.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with anxiety and SEND.
• Build therapeutic, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support emotional regulation and transitions for pupils.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Interest in child development

Education

Degree in psychology

Degree in education

Related field studies

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a specialist alternative provision in Hackney, London. You will work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils who have anxiety, EBSA, autism and other learning needs, building trusting relationships and supporting emotional regulation.

This role offers real hands-on experience for psychology-or-therapy graduates. Full-time, immediate start, £110 per day, with DBS support and dedicated career guidance from a SEN consultant.