Challenging Behaviour - 1-2-1 Teaching Assistant
Primary School
Location: Merthyr Tydfill
Full-time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Pay rate: £12.82 per hour
Start date: 2nd September 2024
Are you passionate about working with children? If so, we would love to hear from you!
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to work on a challening behaviour 1-2-1 basis with a student exhibiting challenging behaviour in a mainstream reception class at a Primary School in Merthyr.
This Primary School values the abilities and achievements of all its pupils and is committed to providing the best possible learning environment, no matter their needs. We adhere to the Additional Learning Needs Code of Practice, ensuring all pupils with additional learning and educational needs receive appropriate support and that parents are informed when ALN provision is made for their child.
This full-time role, based in Merthyr Tydfill, operates Monday to Friday (9:00-15:30) with an ideal start date of 2nd September 2024.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide personalised academic support tailored to the student's individual learning style and pace.
- Implement strategies to effectively manage challenging behaviour, promoting positive interactions and emotional regulation.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where the student feels valued, respected, and safe.
- Monitor and track the student's progress, adjusting teaching strategies and interventions as needed to ensure continuous improvement.
- Communicate regularly with parents, providing updates on the student's academic and social development, and offering strategies for support at home.
- Collaborate with other teachers and staff to promote consistency and cohesion in the student's educational experience.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Have experience building rapport with pupils with ALN and challenging behaviour on a 1-2-1 basis.
- Possess a positive, energetic, and patient mindset.
- Demonstrate proven experience working with students with challenging behaviour, preferably in a 1-2-1 setting.
- Have a strong understanding of child development and learning theories.
- Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Show patience, empathy, and resilience when working with diverse student populations.
- Be able to adapt teaching strategies to meet the individual needs of each student.
What Can Teaching Personnel Offer?
- Competitive weekly pay (£12.82 per hour) through our Pay as You Earn (PAYE) scheme. (No need to fill out timesheets, we do that for you!)
- Work in your area.
- Ongoing personal support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant.
- Assistance with obtaining everything you need to get started, including an Enhanced DBS & EWC Registration.
Sound Perfect for You?
If this role sounds perfect for you and you would like to find out more, please reach out to Izzy Richards at izzy.richards@teachingpersonnel.com, call 02921151966, or apply below today.
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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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