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Behaviour Mentor

  1. SEND Support
  2. Torfaen
Date posted : 21/07/25
  1. Full Time
£89 - 110 per day

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant – Behaviour Support | Malpas 

Inspire Confidence. Create Calm. Change a Life.

Are you a caring, patient and proactive individual looking to make a real difference in a child’s educational journey? Do you have the resilience and creativity to support young learners with emotional and behavioural needs? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

We are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Malpas that is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 pupil with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and can bring a calm, consistent and nurturing approach to their work.


About the Role

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will be working closely with a young girl in Year 1 who requires additional support to manage her emotional and behavioural needs. This role is both rewarding and challenging – you’ll be her daily source of encouragement, structure, and emotional reassurance.

You will:

  • Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day

  • Build a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil

  • Implement and follow behaviour support strategies as advised by the SENCO and external professionals

  • Use positive reinforcement, de-escalation and distraction techniques to help regulate emotional responses

  • Create a calm and structured learning environment to support engagement and participation

  • Assist with classroom tasks, personal development, and emotional well-being activities

  • Support the teacher and wider staff team to ensure the pupil’s safety and inclusion in school life

This role will require patience, emotional intelligence, and a strong sense of empathy. Each day will bring new challenges, but also countless opportunities to make a lasting impact.


✅ What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals with a range of experience. You may be a graduate in psychology or education, a youth support worker, a residential care worker, or simply someone who has life experience and the right temperament to support children with additional needs.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience working with children or young people with EBD, SEMH, ASD, ADHD or behavioural challenges

  • A calm, consistent and positive approach to behaviour management

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • The ability to remain professional and composed under pressure

  • A willingness to work collaboratively as part of a wider school team

  • An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

A background in teaching assistant roles, care, social work, sports coaching, youth mentoring or counselling is also desirable, but not essential. Full training and support will be provided.


Role Details

  • Position: 1:1 Teaching Assistant – Behaviour Support

  • Location: Malpas (easily accessible from Newport)

  • Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner, depending on availability)

  • Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, term-time only (8:30am – 3:30pm)

  • Pay Rate: £12.90 per hour (weekly pay through agency)

  • Contract: Temporary to permanent for the right candidate


Why Apply?

Working in this role provides a unique opportunity to:

  • Make a direct and lasting impact on a child’s life

  • Gain hands-on experience in a specialist role that supports professional growth

  • Be part of a friendly and committed team in a nurturing school environment

  • Receive ongoing training, coaching and mentorship

  • Enjoy the personal and emotional rewards that come from supporting a child through their challenges

Whether you’re looking to build a career in education, special needs, or therapeutic support – or you're simply passionate about helping children succeed – this role offers the chance to develop and grow while truly making a difference.

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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