Trauma-Informed Learning Support Specialist

Milk Education; Ashington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay £450-£550 pw

APSCo Compliance+ accredited

Training via Milk Academy

Flexible days and hours

Supportive consultant access

Site-based placements

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a Trauma-Informed Classroom Assistant for a SEMH school in Ashington starting in September 2026. The role is term-time only, 9am-3pm, with potential for a permanent contract after a probationary period.

You will support children aged 5-17 on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, using trauma-informed approaches to meet emotional, social and learning needs. Build trusting relationships, adapt activities to remove barriers, and foster a calm, inclusive learning

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people one-to-one and in small groups using trauma-informed approaches to meet emotional, social and learning needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that promote emotional safety, resilience and engagement in learning.
• Work with teaching staff to deliver personalised support and adapt learning activities to remove barriers to participation and progress.
• Create a calm, nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every child feels safe, valued and able to achieve potential.

Skills

Trauma-informed approaches

Relationship building

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting a Trauma-Informed Classroom Assistant for a SEMH school in Ashington starting in September 2026. The role is term-time only, 9am-3pm, with potential for a permanent contract after a probationary period.

You will support children aged 5-17 on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, using trauma-informed approaches to meet emotional, social and learning needs. Build trusting relationships, adapt activities to remove barriers, and foster a calm, inclusive learning