Trauma-Informed Teaching Assistant: Autism & SEMH

WMJobs; Telford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensway School in Telford is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils withEducation, Health and Care Plans and an ambitious curriculum. You will work closely with teachers to provide calm, consistent support during lessons and transitions, helping pupils access learning and participate fully in school life.

The role emphasises trauma-informed practice, building confidence, resilience and positive learning behaviours across pupils with SEMH and communication needs.

Responsibilities

• As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other professionals to help pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans access an ambitious curriculum and participate fully in school life.
• Supporting individuals and small groups, you will adapt explanations and resources, encourage communication and independence, and provide calm, consistent support during lessons, transitions and visits.
• Using relational, trauma-aware, de‑escalation and co‑regulation approaches, you will help pupils develop confidence, resilience, positive learning behaviours and the skills they need for adulthood.

Job description

Queensway School in Telford is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils withEducation, Health and Care Plans and an ambitious curriculum. You will work closely with teachers to provide calm, consistent support during lessons and transitions, helping pupils access learning and participate fully in school life.

The role emphasises trauma-informed practice, building confidence, resilience and positive learning behaviours across pupils with SEMH and communication needs.