Trauma-Informed Teaching Assistant

Can you look beyond behaviour and see the child underneath?

Many pupils in alternative provision have experienced trauma, instability or significant challenges outside school. That’s why we’re looking for Trauma‑Informed Teaching Assistants to join a nurturing Pupil Referral Unit (PRU). This is more than a classroom role — it’s about creating safety, trust and stability.

What your day might look like:

• Providing emotional and learning support
• Helping pupils feel safe and regulated
• Using restorative and trauma‑informed approaches
• Working collaboratively with pastoral teams and teachers

Who we’re looking for:

• Empathetic and emotionally resilient individuals
• Experience in care, support work or SEND is valuable
• People who understand attachment and trust‑building

Why this role?

• Develop specialist trauma‑informed practice
• Support p...