Trauma-Informed Teaching Assistant (Primary) – Level 3

Rochdale Town Hall; Rochdale; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Haven School is seeking a committed learning support professional to join our team on a fixed-term basis. You will work closely with the HLTA to deliver a practical, engaging curriculum for a small group of primary learners, supporting targeted progress and wellbeing in a calm, nurturing setting.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed approaches, strong relationships, and collaboration with families and professionals to achieve positive outcomes for every child.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in supporting teaching and learning or related field is essential.
• Experience with SEMH or other additional needs would be an advantage.
• Experience working with children in primary or SEND settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the HLTA in delivering a bespoke, practical curriculum for a small cohort of primary learners.
• Work with individual learners and small groups to support access to learning and achieve targets.
• Help create a safe, calm, structured and nurturing learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with learners to support emotional safety and engagement.
• Support literacy, numeracy, communication and independence through practical activities.
• Observe and record learners' engagement and progress, sharing with the HLTA and colleagues.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Relationship-building

Education

Level 3 qualification in supporting teaching and learning

Job description

Oak Haven School is seeking a committed learning support professional to join our team on a fixed-term basis. You will work closely with the HLTA to deliver a practical, engaging curriculum for a small group of primary learners, supporting targeted progress and wellbeing in a calm, nurturing setting.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed approaches, strong relationships, and collaboration with families and professionals to achieve positive outcomes for every child.