Trauma-Informed Teaching Assistants - Full-Time

Teaching Personnel; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational organization is seeking full-time Trauma-Informed Teaching Assistants in the Preston area to support children, including those from various backgrounds. Responsibilities include providing personalized support, assisting with classroom routines, and ensuring a safe environment for all students. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, particularly in working with vulnerable learners. This role offers competitive pay and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Ongoing training and professional development

Opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s lives

Qualifications

• Understanding of strategies to support children with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Ability to speak one or more Middle Eastern languages to aid communication.
• Previous experience in education or relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Assisting with classroom activities and helping children settle into routines.
• Working closely with teachers to ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Trauma-Informed Practice

Language Skills

Commitment

Education

Level 2/3 TA qualification

SEN training

Job description

Trauma-Informed Teaching Assistants – Full-Time

Location: Various Primary Schools
Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Term Time)
Start Date: Immediate

Are you passionate about supporting children who have experienced trauma and helping them thrive in mainstream education? We are seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants who can make a real difference for pupils, including asylum seekers and those transitioning into primary school settings.

What we’re looking for:

• Trauma-Informed Practice: Understanding of strategies to support children with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Language Skills: Ability to speak one or more Middle Eastern languages (e.g., Arabic, Kurdish, Farsi, Pashto) to aid communication and integration.
• Experience & Qualifications: Previous experience in education or relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 TA, SEN training).
• Availability: Full-time, during standard school hours (8:30 AM – 3:30 PM).
• Commitment: A caring, patient, and adaptable approach to supporting vulnerable learners.

Your role will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Assisting with classroom activities and helping children settle into routines.
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams to ensure a safe, inclusive environment.
• Active safeguarding knowledge and proactive implementation of safeguarding practices to protect and support all pupils.

Why join us?

• Competitive pay rates.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s lives.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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