Experienced Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Experienced Teaching Assistant (TA)

Location: SA8 Area

Job Type: Full-time/Part-time

Salary: £89.38

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our dedicated team at Teaching Personnel. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working with students exhibiting challenging behaviour and will be committed to creating a positive and supportive learning environment. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners and helping them achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students with a range of challenging behaviours in both individual and group settings.
• Work closely with teachers to implement strategies and interventions tailored to meet the needs of each student.
• Assist in the development of personalised learning plans and behaviour management strategies.
• Encourage and support students in their academic, social, and emotional development.
• Foster a calm, respectful, and safe classroom environment that promotes positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils to help them overcome personal and academic challenges.
• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress, behaviour, and interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and other staff to monitor and review students’ progress and adapt support as necessary.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Teaching Assistant, with a focus on working with students exhibiting challenging behaviour.
• A strong understanding of behaviour management techniques and de-escalation strategies.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to working with children who may have additional needs or social/emotional challenges.
• A relevant qualification in education or child development (e.g., CACHE Level 2 or 3, NVQ, or equivalent) is preferred but not essential.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Desirable:

• Experience in a school setting with students who have Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.
• Training in specific behaviour management frameworks (e.g., Team Teach, MAPA, etc.).

If you are passionate about supporting children to overcome challenges and thrive in a school setting, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be part of our dedicated team at Teaching Personnel.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience to sara.thomas@teaching personnel.com or complete the online application form available.

 Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check and appropriate references.

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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