We are looking for a resilient, confident and proactive 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a Specialist Resource Base (SRB) within a welcoming school in the CF3 area.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong behaviour management skills and experience working with children or young people in any setting, including schools, nurseries, childcare, residential care, youth work, sports coaching or support work.

The Role

You will work closely on a 1:1 basis with a pupil who requires consistent support to access learning and engage positively throughout the school day. The successful candidate will need to be calm, authoritative and able to build professional relationships whilst maintaining clear boundaries and expectations.

You will:

Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.
Support the pupil's learning, emotional wellbeing and social development.
Implement behaviour management strategies consistently and effectively.
Help the pupil regulate emotions and remain engaged in lessons.
Liaise with teaching staff and SEN professionals to ensure the best outcomes.
Promote a safe, positive and structured learning environment.
Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviours.

About You

We are seeking someone who:

Has experience supporting children or young people in any setting.
Is confident managing challenging behaviour and de-escalating situations when required.
Has a strong, resilient and patient approach.
Can be authoritative whilst remaining calm and professional.
Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Is reliable, proactive and able to use their own initiative.
Has a genuine passion for supporting children with additional learning and behavioural needs.

What We're Looking For

This role would suit candidates from backgrounds such as:

Teaching Assistant
Childcare Practitioner
Support Worker
Residential Childcare Worker
Youth Worker
Sports Coach
Behaviour Mentor
SEN Support Worker

Previous experience within an SRB, SEN setting or working with children with additional learning needs is desirable, but not essential for the right candidate.

Contract Details

Full-time position
Monday to Friday
Term time only
Immediate start available
Long-term opportunity

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.
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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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