Behaviour Teaching Assistant - Penarth

We are currently working alongside a large independent school in Penarth, who are looking for 2 Teaching Assistants to join their team immediately, on a full time and long term basis. Both roles will be working to provided 1:1 support for pupils with learning and behavioural difficulties.

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will be working to support a pupil with learning and behavioural difficulties on a one to one basis. You will support the pupil to engage in learning activities within the mainstream classroom, and outside of the classroom where needed. The pupil will need support in developing their self-confidence, and social interaction skills. You will encourage them to take pride in their achievements, be confident in group participation, and in sharing ideas, as well as respecting those of others.

You will need to build an extremely strong rapport with the pupil, capturing their interest in forming a bond with you, based on trust and mutual respect. You will represent yourself as a positive role model for the pupils, supporting them to appropriately manage their behaviour and emotions, by helping and guiding them to channel these in a healthy and calm manner. You will work with them to help them understand their frustrations, and how to work through/resolve them for a positive outcome, ensuring that they feel cared for and listened to. You will set boundaries and routine, and support the child to respect and engage in these, as an effective behaviour management technique.

The right people for these jobs will be calm, supportive and nurturing, but with the ability to be firm but fair where needed. You will be someone that they can look to for support and advice, as well as someone that they look up to and respect. You will ensure that they feel safe, secure and confident in asking for help and challenging their emotions effectively.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to work with children and has a passion for supporting those with additional needs. Training and support is provided, so this is also a good opportunity for someone who wants to develop, whilst taking on a new challenge.