Job Title: Trauma-Informed Teaching Assistant (SEND)
Location: Barnet, North London
Salary: £95-£110 a day (Term Time Only)
Job Type: Full-time only
Make a real difference to a child who needs it most.
We are a specialist SEND agency working with schools across Barnet that are passionate about supporting children with additional needs, trauma backgrounds, and complex emotional needs. We are currently looking for compassionate, resilient, and trauma-informed Teaching Assistants who want their work to have genuine impact.
This is not just another classroom support role. The young people you will work with may have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), attachment difficulties, SEMH needs, autism, or communication challenges. They need adults who understand behaviour as communication and can create safe, predictable environments where pupils can thrive.
If you believe that every child deserves patience, understanding, and the chance to succeed, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- • Supporting pupils with SEND and social, emotional, and mental health needs
- • Using trauma-informed approaches to help children regulate emotions and feel safe in school
- • Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may struggle with traditional classroom structures
- • Supporting learning both in class and through small group or 1:1 interventions
- • Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
- • Helping create calm, structured environments that promote confidence and independence
Who This Role Is Perfect For
You might already be a Teaching Assistant, or you might come from a background in:
- • Youth work
- • Care or residential support
- • Psychology or mental health support
- • Behaviour mentoring
- • Support work or social care
- • Sports coaching or mentoring roles
What matters most is empathy, patience, and emotional intelligence.
We’re Looking For People Who:
- Understand or are willing to learn trauma-informed practice
- Can remain calm, patient, and supportive in challenging situations
- Believe behaviour is communication, not defiance
- Want to make a long-term difference in children’s lives
- Are reliable, adaptable, and proactive
Experience with SEND, SEMH, autism, or behaviour support is highly desirable but not essential.
Why Work With Us
• Work with schools that value trauma-informed support
• Flexible placements across Barnet
• Ongoing SEND and behaviour training
• Support from a specialist SEND agency team
• Opportunities for long-term placements and permanent roles
The Impact You’ll Have
For some of the children you support, you may be the adult who changes how they experience school. Your patience, consistency, and belief in them can help rebuild trust and confidence.
Apply today if you want a role where your work truly matters. Please send your CV to Zack at PS inclusion or call 0203 011 4848