Trauma‑Informed Teaching Assistant for SEMH & Autism

Learning Community Trust; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing support

Induction and professional training

Job summary

Queensway School in Telford is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learning and inclusion for pupils with SEMH, autism, and communication needs. This post is 32.5 hours per week.

You will work with teachers to adapt activities, encourage independence, and provide calm, consistent support across lessons and transitions. The Learning Community Trust offers induction, training, pension, wellbeing support and flexible policies.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people preferred.
• Ability to build positive relationships and maintain professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Support learning, independence, communication and inclusion for pupils with SEMH and autism.
• Follow teachers’ plans, adapt explanations and resources, observe pupil responses and provide feedback.
• Create a safe, organized and nurturing learning environment during lessons, transitions, visits and unstructured times.

Job description

Queensway School in Telford is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learning and inclusion for pupils with SEMH, autism, and communication needs. This post is 32.5 hours per week.

You will work with teachers to adapt activities, encourage independence, and provide calm, consistent support across lessons and transitions. The Learning Community Trust offers induction, training, pension, wellbeing support and flexible policies.