Trauma-Informed Teaching Assistant (12-Month Role)

eTeach UK Limited; Halifax; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training and professional资格

Small class sizes with specialist TA支持

Supportive supervision and wellbeing

Employee benefits and salary sacrifice

Job summary

Compass Community School Willow Dean in Halifax, West Yorkshire, seeks a Teaching Assistant (12 Month Fixed Term) to support children with SEMH and SEND needs. The role involves collaborating with teachers, delivering sessions 1:1 or in small groups, and assisting with therapy-style activities within a supportive school environment.

Applicants should be prepared to work flexibly, engage with families, and contribute to safeguarding and classroom routines as part of a trauma-informed approach.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers in the classroom
• Working with children 1:1 or in small groups
• Managing classroom resources
• Taking children on trips and visits
• Having lunch with children who struggle socially
• Managing heightened behaviours and keeping children safe
• Playing board games
• Celebrating success
• Being part of therapy sessions or reflecting on difficult periods

Job description

Compass Community School Willow Dean in Halifax, West Yorkshire, seeks a Teaching Assistant (12 Month Fixed Term) to support children with SEMH and SEND needs. The role involves collaborating with teachers, delivering sessions 1:1 or in small groups, and assisting with therapy-style activities within a supportive school environment.

Applicants should be prepared to work flexibly, engage with families, and contribute to safeguarding and classroom routines as part of a trauma-informed approach.