Trauma-Informed Learning Support Specialist

Orbis Education & Care; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Birchwood School in Cardiff is seeking a Trauma Informed Learning Support Assistant to help transform the lives of children who have faced adversity and barriers to learning. You will work with pupils with SEN and SEMH, supporting emotional regulation and learning in a nurturing environment.

You will collaborate with teachers, therapists and families, applying trauma-informed methods and maintaining a calm, supportive classroom to promote resilience and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH, or additional learning needs.
• Calm, patient and empathetic approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilience to support pupils through challenging situations.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support for pupils with SEN and SEMH.
• Support pupils experiencing emotional distress in a calm, compassionate manner.
• Sign off and quality check RADAR reports.
• Apply trauma-informed and de-escalation strategies to help pupils regulate emotions.
• Build trusting relationships to promote emotional security and wellbeing.
• Support the implementation and review of TRM plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, families and external professionals.
• Monitor behaviours, identify triggers and contribute to intervention planning.
• Promote positive behaviour and school engagement.
• Help create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Share best practice and contribute to trauma-informed development across the school.

Skills

SEN Experience

Trauma-informed

Behaviour Support

Emotional regulation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Birchwood School in Cardiff is seeking a Trauma Informed Learning Support Assistant to help transform the lives of children who have faced adversity and barriers to learning. You will work with pupils with SEN and SEMH, supporting emotional regulation and learning in a nurturing environment.

You will collaborate with teachers, therapists and families, applying trauma-informed methods and maintaining a calm, supportive classroom to promote resilience and independence.