Trauma Informed Support Assistant - Term Time

Woodlands; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Deal is seeking a cheerful and nurturing support assistant with experience working with children with trauma. This temporary role, lasting until August 2026, involves supporting a specific child both in and out of the classroom, under the guidance of professionals. We offer a supportive network and opportunities for career development. Candidates must meet person specification requirements and pass an enhanced DBS check before starting.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Experience working as a support assistant in an educational environment.
• Ability to think outside the box while working with children.
• Commitment to enhancing the lives of others.

Responsibilities

• Support a specific child in and out of the classroom environment.
• Work under the guidance of SENCO and external professionals.
• Maintain a nurturing and positive environment.

Skills

Experience working with children with trauma

Good levels of resilience

Ability to maintain professional boundaries

Job description

The Downs Church of England Primary School is looking to recruit a support assistant with experience of working with children with trauma.

Salary: KBS FTE £25,126 or £13.02 per hour (Actual Salary approx £16,584)

Hours: 28.75 per week, term time only (8.30am to 3.15pm with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break)

This is a temporary position until 31/08/2026 to be reviewed.

This opportunity will be filled by a cheerful, nurturing person who is self-motivated, able to think outside of the box and is committed to enhancing the lives of others.

The role may be challenging and will require the successful candidate to have good levels of resilience and be able to maintain professional boundaries.

The Trauma Informed Support Assistant will work with one specific child both in and out of the classroom environment. They will work under the direct guidance of our SENCO and at times outside professionals such as The Specialist Teaching and Learning Service (STLS) / Virtual Schools Kent (VSK) to ensure the best possible planning and provision is made.

We are a vibrant and thriving Church of England Primary school and part of the DEALT multi academy trust. We can offer an excellent support network with regular opportunities for career development.

Visits to the school are encouraged. For further information or to arrange a visit please call 01304 372486 or email [e-mail].

The successful candidate(s) will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Only applications submitted on the Kent Teach application form will be considered. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

The Downs CEP School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils. Any job offer will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check, two references and proof of qualifications.