Trauma‑Informed Teaching Assistant for SEMH

Hillingdon Manor School; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to extend

Your Wellbeing Matters

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Health, wellbeing and insurance

Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Willow Park School in Milton Keynes seeks a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs. No previous experience required; full training in trauma-informed practice will be provided.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists and the Inclusion Team to build relationships and support learning in a safe, nurturing environment. The role offers a permanent contract (term-time only) with a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, starting in November 2026.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths or willingness to undertake.
• Calm, caring and emotionally resilient.
• Able to set clear boundaries with warmth and consistency.
• Strong communicator and collaborative team player.
• Adaptable across classrooms and outdoor learning environments.
• Committed to safeguarding and professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in the classroom and during off-site activities.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who need consistency.
• Use trauma-informed strategies to support emotional regulation.
• Adapt learning to meet individual EHCP outcomes.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and the Inclusion Team.
• Record progress, behaviour and safeguarding concerns accurately.
• Promote independence, confidence and a sense of belonging.

Skills

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Calm and empathetic

Strong communicator

Team player

Safeguarding mindset

Job description

Willow Park School in Milton Keynes seeks a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs. No previous experience required; full training in trauma-informed practice will be provided.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists and the Inclusion Team to build relationships and support learning in a safe, nurturing environment. The role offers a permanent contract (term-time only) with a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, starting in November 2026.