Job Description

Trauma?Informed Counsellor Teaching Assistant

Supporting Emotional Growth Through Consistent, Compassionate Presence

Summary

Are you a counsellor, therapist or mental health support worker looking to channel your trauma?informed skills into a classroom?based role? This position offers a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in an educational setting. By building trust, nurturing resilience and providing calm, consistent support, you'll help young people re-engage with learning and feel safe in school again. It's a meaningful way to make a lasting impact -- every single day.

Your New Role

Supporting children and young people with SEMH needs, including trauma, emotional dysregulation and behavioural challenges Using your understanding of attachment and trauma to develop strong, stable relationships with pupils Helping to deliver personalised learning and behaviour plans, often linked to EHCPs Encouraging emotional regulation and creating a calm, consistent classroom environment Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and external professionals to provide joined?up support Full classroom hours: 8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday -- no shift work, no evenings, no weekends

Who This Role is Ideal For

Qualified counsellors, therapists or trauma-informed professionals who want to bring their skills into education Individuals from youth work, mental health, care or social services backgrounds Reflective, grounded practitioners who understand how trauma affects behaviour, trust and learning Strong communicators who can build rapport, stay calm under pressure and work as part of a supportive team A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification is required for this mainstream school-based role Prior classroom experience is welcomed, but not essential -- your therapeutic mindset is what makes the difference

The School

This inclusive setting places emotional wellbeing at the core of its practice. Staff work collaboratively to create a safe, nurturing environment where every child is supported to rebuild trust and develop both emotionally and academically. You'll be part of a compassionate team that values relationship?based support and works tirelessly to help pupils thrive.

Working Hours

8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. Open to both full-time and part-time applicants.

What's on Offer

Competitive pay Term-time working for a better work-life balance A rare chance to bring your therapeutic expertise into the classroom Join a values-driven team focused on inclusion and emotional wellbeing Long-term role with the possibility of becoming permanent

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

If you're ready to bring your trauma-informed insight into education and support young people to succeed emotionally and academically, we'd love to hear from you.

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm

Pay: 91.00-105.00 per day

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person