Trauma Support Teaching Assistant
Job description
Are you dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children who have faced trauma and difficult experiences?
Do you have a background in supporting students with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
Teaching Personnel is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to provide one-on-one support to a Year 7 student at a secondary school in Newport. The student requires assistance due to SEMH challenges, and we are looking for someone with a background in supporting young people who have experienced Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE).
Salary: £420 - £465 per week (based on experience and qualifications)
Hours: 08:30 - 15:30, Monday to Friday (term time only)
Contract: Temporary until August 2025
As the successful candidate, you will be essential in supporting this student’s educational journey. You will work closely with them on a daily basis, helping to create a nurturing and supportive environment. Experience with SEND, trauma-informed practices, or attachment theory will be beneficial.
About the Role:
In this full-time position, you will work closely with students who have experienced trauma, helping them to navigate their emotional and educational challenges. Your role will involve:
- Providing Individual Support: Offering one-on-one assistance to pupils with trauma needs, ensuring they feel safe and supported in their learning environment.
- Implementing Strategies: Applying trauma-informed approaches to help manage emotional responses and promote positive behaviour.
- Collaborating with Staff: Working alongside teachers and the SENCO to create and implement individualized support plans that address each student's unique needs.
- Creating a Safe Space: Developing a stable and reassuring atmosphere where students can feel understood and secure.
- Supporting Resilience: Helping students build coping strategies and resilience to better handle their challenges.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience: Previous experience working with students who have experienced trauma or have social, emotional, and mental health needs.
- Skills: Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students.
- Empathy: A deep understanding of the effects of trauma on learning and behaviour.
- Training: Experience in trauma-informed practices, de-escalation techniques, or related professional training is highly valued.
- Background: Previous experience in a school setting is beneficial, but we also welcome candidates with experience in residential support or similar roles.
If you are passionate about supporting students in their educational journey and have the relevant experience, we encourage you to apply.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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