Trauma‑Informed Teaching Assistant | SEND & SEMH Support

Aspire People; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting for a permanent Teaching Assistant to join an Alternative Provision in Rochdale. The role is 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only (38 weeks), with a salary of 22,000 FTE.

You will support pupils academically and emotionally, helping them overcome barriers to learning. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff, providing hands-on support to build confidence, develop positive behaviours and foster resilience in pupils

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Understanding of behaviour support and inclusion.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in the classroom and during interventions
• Work with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Help pupils engage with learning and achieve their individual targets
• Build positive relationships and support emotional regulation
• Promote positive behaviour and consistent routines
• Support pupils with SEND and EHCP outcomes
• Assist with personal care where required
• Contribute to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with teachers, leaders and support staff

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Behaviour support

Safeguarding awareness

Team player

Job description

Aspire People are recruiting for a permanent Teaching Assistant to join an Alternative Provision in Rochdale. The role is 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only (38 weeks), with a salary of 22,000 FTE.

You will support pupils academically and emotionally, helping them overcome barriers to learning. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff, providing hands-on support to build confidence, develop positive behaviours and foster resilience in pupils