Trauma-Informed SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH & Autism)

Aspire People Limited; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is recruiting a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with SEMH, trauma, anxiety and autism. You will provide nurturing support and help learners develop confidence and engagement in learning, under safeguarding guidelines.

The role emphasizes one-to-one and small-group support, emotional regulation, and adapting activities to individual needs in collaboration with teachers and families.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN, SEMH, autism, anxiety or trauma.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with children.
• Commitment to a safe, inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support.
• Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• Helping children access learning in a way that works for them.
• Encouraging positive relationships, confidence and independence.
• Supporting children during challenging or overwhelming situations.
• Adapting activities and approaches to meet individual needs.

Skills

SEN experience

Trauma-informed approach

Emotional resilience

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Job description

Aspire People Limited is recruiting a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with SEMH, trauma, anxiety and autism. You will provide nurturing support and help learners develop confidence and engagement in learning, under safeguarding guidelines.

The role emphasizes one-to-one and small-group support, emotional regulation, and adapting activities to individual needs in collaboration with teachers and families.