Learning Support Assistant - SEN - (Trauma-Informed Practice)
REF: SENPLOY/230800
Education ⫽ SEN Teaching Assistant Jobs
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
£14.30 – £16.00 per hour
Temp to Perm, Full time
8am - 4pm, Mon - Frid
Job description
Learning Support Assistant - SEN (Trauma-Informed Practice)
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00
Pay: £14.30 - £16.00 per hour
Start: September 2026 or soonerInspire EHC is looking for a compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN school near Bury St Edmunds. You will support pupils with SEMH, Autism and trauma-related needs using trauma‑informed approaches that help them feel safe, understood and ready to learn.
Key Responsibilities
- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
- Support emotional regulation using trauma-informed strategies
- Model calm, consistent behaviour
- Adapt learning activities to individual needs
- Work with teachers, SENCO and therapists on personalised support plans
- Encourage independence and celebrate progress
About You
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or equivalent)
- Experience with SEMH, Autism or trauma needs
- Calm, empathetic and resilient
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Able to commute to Bury St Edmunds
Why Join Inspire EHC?
- Supportive, inclusive SEN school
- 20+ free CPD courses (including trauma-informed practice)
- Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella fees
- Dedicated consultant support
- Clear progression routes within SEND
Safeguarding
Enhanced DBS and two references required. Visa sponsorship not available.Apply today to support young people in a trauma‑informed, nurturing SEN setting where every day makes a difference.
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