Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Bristol. This full-time, term-time only role offers the chance to make a significant impact on students with challenging behaviours. You will provide essential support to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, implementing effective behaviour management strategies and fostering a nurturing environment. If you are passionate about education and dedicated to helping children thrive, this position is a fantastic opportunity to contribute positively to young learners' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH or additional needs is highly desirable.
• Strong behaviour management skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Implementing behaviour management strategies for emotional regulation.
• Encouraging resilience and independence in pupils.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Communication Skills

Patience

Proactive Approach

Education

Relevant Qualifications for Teaching Assistant

Job description

Axcis Education is seeking a resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with challenging behaviours in a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Hartcliffe, Bristol. This is a full-time, term-time only position (8:30-3:30, Monday to Friday), offering a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of young learners.

The Role:

1. Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
2. Implementing behaviour management strategies to support pupils in regulating their emotions.
3. Working closely with teachers and the SEN team to create a structured and nurturing environment.
4. Supporting pupils to engage with learning and develop positive relationships.
5. Encouraging resilience, independence, and self-confidence in pupils.

The Ideal Candidate:

1. Experience supporting children with SEMH, challenging behaviour, or additional needs is highly desirable.
2. A patient, proactive, and understanding approach to working with children.
3. Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
4. A team player with excellent communication skills.
5. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking and supportive primary school that believes in nurturing each child’s potential. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the resilience to support pupils with behavioural needs, we would love to hear from you.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Dan Davey on 0117 4722400 | Ext: 2003.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact:

Dan Davey
Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 2003