Job Description
New Directions Education is delighted to be recruiting a compassionate, resilient, and dedicated Trauma-Informed Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in Wallasey. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young people by supporting students who have experienced trauma and face emotional or behavioural challenges.
The Role:
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs
• Support pupils to regulate emotions, build resilience, and engage positively with learning
• Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to implement trauma-informed strategies
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
• Support students both in and out of the classroom to help them achieve their full potential
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
• Experience working with children or young people with trauma, SEMH, or additional needs (school or alternative provision experience desirable)
• A strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and behaviour support strategies
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of young people
All candidates must hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
1. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
2. Regular and varied supply work
3. Competitive rates of pay
4. Potential long-term teaching roles
5. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
6. A network of branches across the UK
7. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
8. Recommend-a-friend scheme
9. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Wirral branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.