Trauma-Informed Teaching Assistant - One-to-One Support

Milk Education; Chester; On-site; GBP 12,177 - 20,295; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a Teaching Assistant to work one-to-one with pupils aged 11-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs at our Scunthorpe or Broughton site. The role is full-time, 08:30–15:30, with a 12-week probation and immediate start on 1 September 2026.

You will support emotional regulation, encourage access to learning, and report safeguarding concerns within a supportive team.

Experience with children or related mental health/public service roles is welcome.

Qualifications

• Six months experience with children or related public service sector.
• Ability to support pupils with emotional regulation and learning engagement.
• Resilience and empathy for pupils with SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis to access learning.
• Monitor and report safeguarding concerns as part of the school community.
• Promote a safe, trusting relationship with pupils and carers.

Skills

Experience with children

Emotional regulation support

Safeguarding reporting

Job description

Milk Education is seeking a Teaching Assistant to work one-to-one with pupils aged 11-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs at our Scunthorpe or Broughton site. The role is full-time, 08:30–15:30, with a 12-week probation and immediate start on 1 September 2026.

You will support emotional regulation, encourage access to learning, and report safeguarding concerns within a supportive team.

Experience with children or related mental health/public service roles is welcome.