Trauma-Informed SEN TA: SEMH & Autism Support

Inspire EHC ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD training courses

Specialist SEND recruitment support

Ongoing placement support

Opportunity for permanent employment

Career progression in SEND

Interview prep and onboarding

Job summary

Inspire EHC Ltd is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with SEMH needs, autism and trauma-informed challenges at a specialist school near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. You will work within a supportive team to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and build emotional resilience.

Role involves supporting classes of up to six learners, building confidence, regulating emotions and promoting positive outcomes inside and outside the classroom. Commute to Bury St Edmunds is needed.

Qualifications

• Must be compassionate and resilient when supporting vulnerable pupils.
• Trauma-informed approaches to help pupils feel safe and engaged.
• Excellent communication and teamwork within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Support pupils with SEMH, Autism, and trauma-related needs.
• Use trauma-informed strategies to support emotional regulation and engagement.
• Promote positive behaviour with calm, consistent approaches.
• Adapt learning activities to individual abilities and learning styles.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and SEN professionals.
• Support social, emotional, and academic development.

Skills

Compassionate

Resilient

Trauma-informed

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4/C or above)

Job description

Inspire EHC Ltd is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with SEMH needs, autism and trauma-informed challenges at a specialist school near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. You will work within a supportive team to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and build emotional resilience.

Role involves supporting classes of up to six learners, building confidence, regulating emotions and promoting positive outcomes inside and outside the classroom. Commute to Bury St Edmunds is needed.