Trauma-Informed Teaching Assistant – Level 2 (SEMH/SEND)

New Bridge Group; Hyde, Tameside; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEN allowance

Job summary

Thomas Ashton School in Hyde seeks a passionate, resilient practitioner to join the team. Pupils have complex needs including SEMH challenges and trauma. The role emphasizes relational, trauma-informed practice and consistent, supportive interactions with pupils and families.

The successful candidate will model warmth, patience and emotional resilience while maintaining high expectations and a calm, reflective approach in a collaborative school environment.

Qualifications

• Understands the complex barriers faced by pupils with SEND and SEMH needs.
• Recognises that consistency builds safety, trust and positive outcomes for children.
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrates warmth, patience, empathy and emotional resilience.
• Maintains high expectations whilst remaining calm, reflective and relational.
• Understands that behaviour is a form of communication.
• Provides predictable and reliable support, even during periods of challenge.
• Is committed to working as part of a team and contributing positively to school life.

Skills

SEND/SEMH awareness

Trauma-informed approach

Relationship building

Emotional resilience

Team player

Calm under pressure

Warmth and empathy

Job description

Thomas Ashton School in Hyde seeks a passionate, resilient practitioner to join the team. Pupils have complex needs including SEMH challenges and trauma. The role emphasizes relational, trauma-informed practice and consistent, supportive interactions with pupils and families.

The successful candidate will model warmth, patience and emotional resilience while maintaining high expectations and a calm, reflective approach in a collaborative school environment.