https://jobs.co.uk/job/anxiety-amp-trauma-teaching-assistant-zen-educate--1e515e69-390f-4c32-8e1f-a4f95780b37d RSS feed for Anxiety & Trauma Teaching Assistant at Zen Educate. en-gb Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:36:40 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/anxiety-amp-trauma-teaching-assistant-zen-educate--1e515e69-390f-4c32-8e1f-a4f95780b37d https://jobs.co.uk/job/anxiety-amp-trauma-teaching-assistant-zen-educate--1e515e69-390f-4c32-8e1f-a4f95780b37d Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Cardiff | Salary: £93 - £108/day | Type: Permanent | Zen Educate is looking for an experienced and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support learners with anxiety and trauma backgrounds within a secondary specialist provision. This is a full-time, long-term role suited to someone who understands the importance of consistency, trust, and relationship-building in helping young people feel safe and ready to learn. You will work closely with students who may struggle with emotional regulation, engagement, and confidence, providing both academic and pastoral support. An important part of this role is the ability to connect with pupils through shared interests—whether that’s sport, art, music, gaming, or another hobby—using it as a bridge to build rapport and encourage participation. Key Responsibilities - Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with anxiety and trauma-related needs - Build strong, trusting relationships to support emotional wellbeing and engagement - Use a trauma-informed approach to manage behaviour and reduce barriers to learning - Support access to the curriculum across subjects, adapting approaches as needed - Incorporate personal interests or hobbies into interactions to motivate and relate to pu... Permanent