At St Paul's, "Learning in God's Love" is at the heart of everything we do. Our vision and values - Courage, Compassion and Community - guide us as we nurture every child to grow academically, socially and emotionally. The role is Monday to Friday 8:30 - 3:15. We are seeking a committed and resilient Special Needs Assistant to work 1:1 with a Key Stage 2 child within our ASD Unit Class. The child experiences social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and attachment-related difficulties, and may display traits such as impulsivity, high energy, difficulties with concentration and emotional regulation. This role calls for a trauma-informed and relationship-based approach - someone who understands that connection comes before correction, and who can offer calm, consistent and compassionate support. The successful candidate will:
* Build a trusting, consistent relationship with the child, offering emotional containment and positive reinforcement.
* Work closely with the class teacher, ASD Unit Lead, SENDCo and external professionals to implement personalised strategies.
* Support the child's engagement in learning and social interaction within a small, structured class setting.
* Use a trauma-informed approach to help the child regulate emotions and develop resilience.
* Remain calm, reflective and solution-focused when faced with challenging situations.
* Contribute to a nurturing environment where the child feels safe, valued and ready to learn and has experience of supporting children with SEMH, ASD and/or attachment-related needs.
* Understands the importance of co-regulation, emotional safety and positive relationships.
* Is patient, consistent and emotionally attuned.
* Works effectively as part of a compassionate, collaborative team.
* Is reflective, open to feedback and committed to ongoing professional learning.
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