1:1 Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Qualiteach Education Group Ltd; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualiteach Education Group Ltd in Lewisham is seeking a confident 1:1 Behaviour Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with complex behavioural needs in a primary school. You will help the pupil access lessons and stay calm while managing transitions and triggers.

This full-time role starts in September, requiring resilience and a trauma-informed approach. You will work closely with the class teacher and the school team to foster trust and independence throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with behavioural needs.
• Experience delivering 1:1 support to pupils.
• Understanding of trauma-informed approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with significant behavioural needs.
• Help the pupil access lessons and manage transitions throughout the school day.
• Develop strategies to cope with situations that may trigger challenging behaviour and build trust with the pupil.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Trauma-informed approach

Job description

1:1 Behaviour Teaching Assistant - Lewisham - 95-115 per day - Full Time - September Start - Primary School

• 1:1 Behaviour Teaching Assistant required for a primary school in Lewisham
• 1:1 Behaviour Teaching Assistant required Full-time starting in September
• 1:1 Behaviour Teaching Assistant required supporting a pupil with complex behavioural and emotional needs
• Previous experience managing challenging or physical behaviour is desirable

Are you confident working on a 1:1 basis with children who present with complex behaviour?

Can you remain calm and consistent when a pupil becomes physically dysregulated?

Do you have the patience and resilience needed to build a positive relationship with a child who may struggle to trust adults?

If so, this 1:1 Behaviour Teaching Assistant position could be an excellent opportunity for you.

The Role - 1:1 Behaviour Teaching Assistant

A primary school in Lewisham is looking for a confident and resilient Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with significant behavioural needs. As a 1:1 Behaviour Teaching Assistant will involve being a consistent and reassuring presence throughout the school day. You will support the pupil with accessing lessons, managing transitions and developing strategies to cope with situations that may trigger challenging behaviour.The pupil can become physically dysregulated, so the school is looking for somebody who is confident dealing with unpredictable situations and understands the importance of staying calm, patient and professional. Your ability to develop a trusting relationship will be particularly important. You will need to understand that behaviour is often a form of communication and use a trauma-informed and attachment-aware approach rather than simply reacting to incidents.You will work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to identify triggers, reinforce positive behaviour and help the pupil develop greater independence over time.

The School - 1:1 Behaviour Teaching Assistant

The school provides a structured and nurturing environment and is committed to ensuring pupils with additional behavioural needs receive the individual support they require.The successful candidate will become an important part of the pupil's support network and will be joining a team that values consistency, positive relationships and a therapeutic approach to behaviour.