Teaching & Learning Assistant

‍The school is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teaching and Learning Assistant (TLA) to join their dynamic team at a Primary school in Sutton. This exciting opportunity will enable you to support pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them develop essential skills and thrive in a mainstream setting.

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‍Key Responsibilities:

‍- Provide personalized therapeutic support to pupils

- Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to promote holistic learning

- Utilize trauma-responsive approaches to build trusting relationships with pupils and families

- Assist in preparing parents/carers for life within the resource base

- Contribute to assessments, referrals, and progress reporting

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‍Essential Criteria:

‍- Proven experience working with pupils with complex SEMH needs

- Trauma-informed training

- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant field

- Ability to work independently and use initiative

- Committed, dependable, and detail-oriented

- Resilient, self-reflective, and solution-focused

- Minimum of 6 months experience in a UK School Environment

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‍Desirable Criteria:

‍- Knowledge of emotion coaching, TEACCH, PACE, and Zones of Regulation

- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team

- Special Education Needs experience personal or professional

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If you have the skills, passion, and dedication to make a difference in the lives of pupils with SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you. This role offers a collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions will have a lasting impact on pupils and their families.