Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Keystage 3/4 Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Location: Various Schools Across Leicestershire

About Us:
We are Teaching Personnel the largest education teaching agency in the country, working with schools nationwide to provide high-quality staff and deliver exceptional education support. We partner with numerous schools across the country, supporting their needs with skilled and dedicated teaching assistants. Due to high demand, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Keystage 3/4 Behaviour Teaching Assistant to support students. We offer Temp to Perm options if you find a role you enjoy and wish to continue in Long Term.

Role Overview:
As a Behaviour Teaching Assistant, you will support students in Keystages 3 and 4 who require additional assistance with managing their behaviour and engagement in learning. You will be providing crucial behavioural support, implementing interventions, and helping students build emotional resilience. Your role will be dynamic and varied, working alongside teachers, pastoral teams, and senior staff to ensure a positive and productive classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one or small group support to students who struggle with managing their behaviour and staying engaged in lessons

• Implement tailored behaviour management strategies in line with school policies

• Assist classroom teachers in creating an inclusive and positive learning environment

• Track and monitor students’ progress and behaviour, providing feedback to teachers and senior staff

• Support students in building social and emotional skills, helping them navigate challenging situations

• Collaborate with school staff to develop and deliver personalised behaviour interventions

• Communicate regularly with school leadership and parents regarding students’ progress

• Ensure a safe and supportive environment for students to thrive

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience working with students with challenging behaviour, ideally in a school setting

• Strong understanding of behaviour management techniques and strategies

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with students, staff, and parents

• Ability to stay calm, patient, and professional in high-pressure situations

• A proactive, empathetic approach to supporting student development

• Relevant qualifications in education, psychology, or a related field (Desirable)

• Experience working within Keystage 3/4 (Desirable)

• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one)

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Access to a wide variety of placements in schools across Leicesterhire and the UK

• Competitive daily rates, with potential for ongoing work in a variety of settings

• Professional development opportunities and training to support your career growth

• Work with the largest and most trusted education teaching agency in the country

• Flexible roles tailored to your experience and availability

• Access to a supportive, dedicated team who are committed to your success

How to Apply:
If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and want to join the largest education teaching agency in the country, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

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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