Teaching Assistant - Trauma Informed

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Lancaster (LA2)

A small, specialist SEMH provision in the Lancaster (LA2) area is looking to appoint an additional Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team from October half-term. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people who require a nurturing, trauma-informed approach to education. The setting provides a safe and supportive environment for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs..

The Role

Full-time, Monday to Friday
Hours: 8:30am - 3:00pm
Term-time only
Starting from October half-term
Long-term position with the potential to become permanent

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking someone with experience supporting children, young people or adults with SEMH needs. This experience may have been gained within education, care, youth work, mental health services, residential settings, support work or other relevant backgrounds.

Have a calm, patient and resilient approach
Understand the impact of trauma on behaviour and learning
Be confident building positive relationships and boundaries
Be passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to achieve positive outcomes

Essential Requirements

Previous experience supporting SEMH needs
A trauma-informed approach to supporting learners
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle due to the location of the provision

Application Process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to meet with the school over the coming weeks.

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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