Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Educato Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and safeguarding training

Dedicated consultant and ongoing**—not

Job summary

Educato Limited in Rochdale is seeking a caring, resilient Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join a warm primary school on a full-time, long-term basis from September until the end of the academic year.

You will provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with behavioural and emotional needs, helping them build relationships and engage with learning in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour and potentially difficult situations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to build positive relationships and establish clear boundaries.
• Understanding of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with behavioural and emotional needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and act as a consistent source of support.
• Implement appropriate behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and help them develop coping strategies.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement with learning.
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff to meet individual pupil needs.
• Follow individual behaviour and support plans consistently.
• Assist pupils with their learning and encourage independence.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment.
• Maintain professional standards of safeguarding, confidentiality, and pupil wellbeing.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Strong communication

Resilience

Job description

A warm and supportive primary school in Rochdale is seeking a caring, resilient, and dedicated Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis from September until the end of the academic year. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with behavioural needs and helping them develop positive relationships, confidence, and strategies to succeed in school.

About the Role

You will work closely with pupils who require additional support with their behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support where required, helping pupils manage challenging situations and develop positive behaviours while working alongside the class teacher and wider school team.

Hours

8:30am - 3:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with behavioural and emotional needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and act as a consistent source of support.
• Implement appropriate behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and help them develop coping strategies.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement with learning.
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff to meet individual pupil needs.
• Follow individual behaviour and support plans consistently.
• Assist pupils with their learning and encourage independence.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment.
• Maintain professional standards of safeguarding, confidentiality, and pupil wellbeing.

Required Experience

Previous experience working with children or young people.

• Experience supporting children with behavioural, emotional, or additional needs.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour and potentially difficult situations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to build positive relationships and establish clear boundaries.
• Understanding of safeguarding and the importance of pupil wellbeing.
• Has the right to work in the UK and is available full-time.

Desirable (but not essential)

• Previous experience working as a Behaviour Support TA or Teaching Assistant.
• Experience working within a primary school or SEN setting.
• Experience supporting children with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Knowledge of behaviour management and de-escalation techniques.
• Relevant education, childcare, youth work, or SEN qualifications.

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant role in a supportive Rochdale primary school, where you can build meaningful relationships with pupils and make a genuine difference to their behaviour, confidence, and educational development.

What we offer

• Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
• Dedicated consultant and ongoing support
• Competitive daily rates of £95 - £115
• Long-term work from September until the end of the academic year