Trauma-Informed Teaching Assistant — Inclusive Learning

Westcountry Schools Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Morley Meadow Primary and Nursery School, part of WeST, seeks a skilled Teaching Assistant to join a supportive, high-performing team. The role focuses on delivering inclusive learning environments, supporting interventions, and building positive relationships with pupils and families.

The school values collaboration, wellbeing, and outstanding pupil outcomes. The post requires a TRAUMA-informed, proactive approach, with experience in the primary phase and a qualification in English/Maths GCSE;

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in the primary phase.
• Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths GCSE; NVQ3 or TA qualification preferred.
• Effective communicator who builds relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Able to adapt provision to meet individual children’s needs.
• Experience delivering interventions and supporting SEND (desirable).
• Trauma-informed and relational approach to behaviour and learning.

Skills

Primary experience

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Trauma-informed approach

Education

GCSE English & Maths

NVQ3 / TA qualification

Job description

Morley Meadow Primary and Nursery School, part of WeST, seeks a skilled Teaching Assistant to join a supportive, high-performing team. The role focuses on delivering inclusive learning environments, supporting interventions, and building positive relationships with pupils and families.

The school values collaboration, wellbeing, and outstanding pupil outcomes. The post requires a TRAUMA-informed, proactive approach, with experience in the primary phase and a qualification in English/Maths GCSE;