Teaching Personnel are recruiting a resilient and confident Teaching Assistant to support a Year 5 pupil on a 1:1 basis in a primary school based in Ely, Cardiff. The role involves supporting a pupil who can display challenging and occasionally violent behaviour, so experience in behaviour management is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 support for a Year 5 pupil throughout the school day.
Manage challenging behaviour and use de-escalation strategies effectively.
Follow behaviour plans, safety protocols, and personalised routines.
Support the class teacher and ALNCo in delivering a consistent approach.
Build a trusting and supportive relationship focused on emotional and academic progress.
Maintain a calm, patient, and proactive attitude at all times.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour or SEMH needs.
Confidence and resilience in high-pressure situations.
Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm and consistent.
A positive, nurturing approach to helping children regulate and engage.
A DBS registered to the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

What We Offer:

Full-time role through Teaching Personnel.
Competitive daily rates.
Ongoing support from a dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
Access to high-quality CPD including Team Teach, Behaviour Management, and Safeguarding.
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a child’s school experience.

If you would like more information, please contact the Cardiff Primary team on 02921 152423 / aaron.thomas@teachingpersonnel.com

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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