At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with emotional needs and help them thrive in a nurturing environment.
- Company: A caring SEND school in Grantham focused on emotional wellbeing.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to building trust and resilience.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people who need your support.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEND/SEMH and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 33483 £ per year.
About the role
A supportive SEND school in Grantham is seeking a trauma-informed Learning Support Assistant to work full-time, starting ASAP and continuing into September.
The school works with children and young people across a range of needs, with a strong focus on emotional wellbeing, stability, and building trust, alongside developing academic skills, independence, and confidence.
You will be part of a nurturing environment that uses structured routines, consistent relationships, and adapted teaching approaches to support pupils who may have experienced trauma or disrupted education.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide trauma-informed, consistent support to pupils, helping them feel safe, settled, and ready to engage in learning.
- Work alongside teaching staff to adapt and break down learning tasks, using scaffolding to support pupils with SEND and SEMH needs.
- Use predictable routines, clear instructions, and visual supports to reduce anxiety and support understanding.
- Support pupils with emotional regulation, using calm approaches and de‑escalation strategies to manage dysregulation.
- Build positive, trusting relationships to encourage engagement, resilience, and confidence in learning.
- Reinforce learning through structured 1:1 or small‑group support, tailored to individual needs.
Pre‑requisites
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs, particularly those who may have experienced trauma (in schools, tutoring, care, or youth settings).
- Understanding of trauma‑informed approaches, including the importance of consistency, relationships, and emotional regulation.
- Ability to adapt communication and learning strategies to meet individual needs and reduce barriers to engagement.
- Confidence supporting behaviour in a calm, patient, and non‑confrontational manner.
- Relevant qualifications such as Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, Childcare, Youth Work, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
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Trauma informed LSA - Grantham employer: Just Teachers Ltd
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