16/09/2025
๐ Join Our Compassionate Team โ Teaching Assistant / Support Worker Wanted ๐
๐ Location: The Lighthouse School, Easton
๐ Hours: 8:00 AM โ 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children who have experienced adversity? Do you believe in the power of connection, consistency, and compassion? If so, we want to hear from you.
At The Lighthouse School, we are a proud trauma-informed school that places relationships and emotional wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. We are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant / Support Worker to join our dedicated, nurturing, and skilled team.
๐ฑ About Us:
We support children who may have faced significant trauma, adversity, or challenges that affect their ability to engage in learning. Our school provides a safe, structured, and supportive environment where children can grow, heal, and thriveโemotionally, socially, and academically.
๐ Your Role Will Involve:
Building trusting and respectful relationships with students
Supporting children with emotional regulation, social development, and behaviour
Working one-to-one and in small groups to facilitate learning
Collaborating closely with teachers, SENCO, and pastoral teams
Using trauma-informed approaches to create a calm, predictable classroom environment
Supporting children in managing transitions and daily routines
Being a consistent, reliable adult in a childโs school life
๐ค The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A compassionate and patient approach
Understanding of trauma-informed practice (training can be provided)
Experience working with children or young people (particularly with SEMH, SEND, or vulnerable groups)
Excellent communication and reflective skills
A genuine commitment to inclusion and emotional wellbeing
Flexibility and resilience
๐ We Offer:
A supportive and collaborative staff team
Ongoing training in trauma-informed approaches and therapeutic practices
Opportunities for professional development and growth
A school culture that values mental health, staff wellbeing, and kindness
The chance to make a meaningful impact every single
Please contact Steph our Head of Care to arrange an informal visit
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