Teaching & Learning Assistant

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.

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

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

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

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.

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