Trauma‑Informed Learning Support Assistant (SEN) – Term‑Time

School Improvement Liverpool Ltd; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope School in Liverpool is seeking a committed Learning Support Assistant to join our team supporting KS1 and KS2 pupils with SEMH needs. The role is term-time, 39 weeks per year, 40 hours per week, with core hours 8:30am–2:00pm.

Applicants should show enthusiasm for working with challenging behaviour, be willing to undertake training in attachment and trauma practices, and work within our attachment and trauma ethos to build safe, trusting relationships.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for working with pupils who can display challenging behaviour.
• Experience of working with SEN pupils desirable.
• Prepared to undergo training in attachment and trauma practices and positive holding techniques.

Responsibilities

• Work with KS1 and KS2 pupils with SEMH needs.
• Be part of Hope School's attachment and trauma ethos and build safe relationships.
• Support pupils during a 40-hour-per-week term-time schedule (39 weeks per year).

Job description

Hope School in Liverpool is seeking a committed Learning Support Assistant to join our team supporting KS1 and KS2 pupils with SEMH needs. The role is term-time, 39 weeks per year, 40 hours per week, with core hours 8:30am–2:00pm.

Applicants should show enthusiasm for working with challenging behaviour, be willing to undertake training in attachment and trauma practices, and work within our attachment and trauma ethos to build safe, trusting relationships.