Behaviour Support

Job Advert: Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Burnley
Salary: £12.90 - £13.50
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: Monday 24^th April 2025

Are you passionate about supporting children with diverse behavioural needs in a primary school setting? Do you have the skills and empathy to help children thrive and develop socially and emotionally? If so, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our team at our school. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with students who may require additional support to overcome behavioural challenges, ensuring they achieve their full potential in both academic and social aspects of school life.

As a Behaviour Support TA, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting children with emotional, behavioural, or social challenges on a one-to-one or small group basis
• Implementing tailored interventions to help students improve their behaviour and social skills
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) to create and implement individualised learning plans
• Promoting positive behaviour, creating a safe and supportive learning environment
• Monitoring and tracking progress, providing regular feedback to teachers and parents
• Encouraging students to develop their confidence, independence, and self-regulation skills

Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with children, particularly those with additional behavioural or emotional needs (preferably within a primary school setting)
• A calm, patient, and understanding approach to behaviour management
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents
• A good understanding of child development and strategies for supporting children with behavioural needs
• A proactive, flexible, and resilient attitude, with the ability to think on your feet in challenging situations
• Relevant qualifications in education, psychology, or a related field are desirable, but not essential

Why Join Us?
At out school, we are committed to providing a positive, nurturing, and inclusive environment for both our students and staff. As part of our team, you will receive ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our students.

If you are excited about supporting children with behaviour needs and want to contribute to their success, 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.
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