Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant KS1 Class – Challenging Behaviour

Location: Nelson (BB9) 
Hours: Monday to Friday (8.30am-3.30pm)
Pay Rate: £11.85 an hour
Start Date: 8th January (for the full academic year).

Are you passionate about supporting children with challenging behaviour? Are you able to be a role model and support children in the educational environment?

I am currently assisting a Primary School in Nelson (BB9) to secure an experienced, confident, and positive Teaching Assistant to work in a KS1 class where challenging behaviour is present. Experience within the SEN sector is ideal for the role as well as being supportive and patient. Being pro-active with your approach and getting stuck in is important for the role.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Supporting the pupils in the classroom
• Follow the support plan in place for the child.
• Provide a positive presence and engage with the pupils.
• Be able to support and encourage the pupils in the educational environment.
• Strong de-escalation and behaviour management skills are required.

What can Teaching Personnel offer you?

Teaching Personnel is a market leader in educational recruitment covering, Staffing, Tutoring and Supply. We offer a range of benefits for choosing to work with us, including:

• Competitive weekly pay via PAYE
• Referral bonus of £50
• Your own personal consultant dedicated to assisting you along your journey.
• Access to free online courses to further your career in education.

The Next Steps

If you are interested in this role, please attach an up-to-date CV to your application. If you are interested in any aspect of working within a school environment, please get in touch today. All successful applicants shortlisted will be contacted within 48 hours.

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