Teaching Assistant

Do you want to make a real difference in children’s lives? We are seeking a resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with behavioural needs in a specialist school environment where every small success matters.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people who require additional support to thrive both academically and emotionally.

The Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils in the classroom, both one-to-one and in small groups
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and structured lessons
• Help manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and progress
• Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing and social development
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and external professionals

The Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for someone who:

• Is patient, resilient, and empathetic
• Has experience working with children with behavioural or additional needs
• Can remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Is a strong team player with good communication skills
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The opportunity to make a real and lasting impact
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team

If you are passionate about supporting children to overcome challenges and reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

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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