Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Behaviour Support

Location: NP16
Contract Type: Full Time / Part Time
Start: ASAP
Pay: Weekly pay

Teaching Personnel are recruiting a Teaching Assistant with strong behaviour management skills to support pupils in primary schools across the Chepstow.

This role is suited to someone confident working with children who may present with challenging behaviour, emotional regulation difficulties or additional learning needs.

We need someone with a genuine “get up and go” attitude — proactive, calm under pressure and ready to step in when needed.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour support
• Support pupils who may display challenging or disruptive behaviour
• Help pupils regulate emotions and re-engage with learning
• Work closely with the class teacher to maintain structure and consistency
• Follow behaviour plans and school policies
• Support across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 where required
• Contribute positively to a busy classroom environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting children with behaviour needs, ALN or SEMH
• Calm, firm and consistent approach
• Able to de-escalate situations effectively
• Proactive — able to anticipate issues before they escalate
• Confident working in fast-paced environments
• Strong communication skills
• Resilient and reliable
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

Experience may come from:

• Schools
• Learning Resource Bases
• Care settings
• Youth work
• Residential or support roles

What We Offer

• Weekly pay
• Free CPD including Behaviour Management & Safeguarding
• Ongoing consultant support
• Long-term opportunities

If you are confident managing behaviour and thrive in structured, high-support environments, we would like to hear from you.

If you would like more information, please contact the Newport Primary team on 01633 370 633 / cedrick.matondo@teachingpersonnel.com

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.
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