Trauma Learning Coach

Axcis Education Recruitment; Oldham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Trauma Learning Coach in Oldham to support students who have experienced complex trauma. The role involves helping pupils with emotional regulation and building trusting relationships. Full-time and part-time options are available with a pay rate of £90 to £100 per day, depending on experience. Candidates must be committed to safeguarding and ready for compliance checks.

Benefits

£50 shopping vouchers for referrals

Qualifications

• Ability to work with students who have experienced trauma.
• Commitment to personal and professional growth.
• Prepared to undergo safeguarding and compliance checks.

Responsibilities

• Support students daily in accessing their learning.
• Coach students on managing their feelings.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.

Skills

Emotional regulation support

Building trusting relationships

Resilience

Approachability

Strong work ethic

Job description

Overview

Axcis Education is working with a secondary school in Oldham that is seeking a Trauma Learning Coach to support children who have experienced complex trauma and may, at times, display challenging behaviour. This role is available for both part-time and full-time candidates (Monday to Friday), to start as soon as possible in September. The working hours are from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The daily pay rate ranges from £90 to £100, depending on prior experience in mainstream or SEND school settings.

About the school & role

The school offers a bespoke, creative curriculum designed to engage students and develop essential life skills for future employment. A tailored behaviour policy helps students make small but meaningful progress, addressing negative behaviour patterns with a structured, supportive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support students daily, helping them access their learning and provision
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Coach students on emotional regulation and provide guidance on managing their feelings effectively

Qualifications & requirements

Role requires the ability to work with students who have experienced trauma and display challenging behaviour; consider resilience, trustworthiness, approachability, strong work ethic, and a genuine passion for supporting others. Committed to personal and professional growth. Safeguarding and compliance checks are part of the role as per DfE guidelines plus an up-to-date DBS or willingness to process one through Axcis. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 if involving work with children or vulnerable adults.

How to apply and additional information

If you are interested, apply today by contacting James Barker at 0161 529 9200, Ext: 5002. If you know someone else who might be suitable, please note that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend and we place them in the job. This is a temporary position unless stated otherwise. Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to provide an up-to-date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. Salary/pay rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.