Trauma-Informed Teaching Assistant (SEND/SEMH) Term-Time

Aspire People; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting on behalf of a specialist Alternative Provision in Rochdale for a permanent Teaching Assistant post. The role supports pupils both academically and emotionally within a trauma-informed, relationship-led environment.

Hours are 32.5 per week (Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm), term-time only (38 weeks). You will work with teachers and pastoral staff to help learners overcome barriers and build confidence for positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Understanding of behaviour support and inclusion.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.
• Full-time availability.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

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

Behaviour support

Inclusion

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting on behalf of a specialist Alternative Provision in Rochdale for a permanent Teaching Assistant post. The role supports pupils both academically and emotionally within a trauma-informed, relationship-led environment.

Hours are 32.5 per week (Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm), term-time only (38 weeks). You will work with teachers and pastoral staff to help learners overcome barriers and build confidence for positive outcomes.