Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a committed and resilient individual to join our specialist education setting in New Milton, supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs.

This role is ideal for someone with strong behaviour management skills who is confident, calm, and consistent in their approach. You will play a vital role in creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where pupils can thrive both academically and emotionally.

About the Role

• Supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour
• Implementing positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques
• Building trusting relationships based on consistency, respect, and clear boundaries
• Working closely with a skilled multidisciplinary team to support individual behaviour plans
• Helping pupils develop emotional regulation, independence, and social skills

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience or strong understanding of behaviour management
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and respond positively to challenging situations
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Confidence in setting clear expectations and maintaining routines
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• Ongoing training in behaviour support and specialist strategies
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in pupils’ lives
• A rewarding role within a caring and structured environment

If you are motivated, dependable, and skilled in managing behaviour positively, 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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