Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Simply Education Ltd; Tendring; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Education Ltd, working with a supportive primary school in Clacton-on-Sea, is seeking an experienced Behaviour Teaching Assistant to start immediately after the October half-term.

The role is full-time, five days per week, term-time style. You will support pupils with challenging behaviour to access learning and work with SENCOs, teachers and pastoral staff to maintain a calm, safe classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour.
• Calm, resilient and confident in difficult situations.
• Experience in education, SEND or SEMH is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Use behaviour-management and de-escalation strategies.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and develop coping strategies.
• Record and report behavioural incidents and pupil progress.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams and parents.

Skills

Behaviour support

Calm under pressure

De-escalation techniques

Job description

Behaviour Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Start: Immediately after October Half Term

Full Time | Monday-Friday | 5 Days Per Week

Primary School - £95-£100 per day

Simply Education is working in partnership with a supportive primary school in Clacton-on-Sea to recruit an experienced Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join their team immediately after the October half-term.

This is a full-time position working five days per week, supporting pupils who display challenging behaviour and require additional guidance to successfully access their learning. Previous experience working with children with challenging behaviour is essential, whether gained within a school, alternative provision, SEND setting or another relevant education and training environment.

The Role

As a Behaviour Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers, the SENCO and pastoral staff to provide targeted support to pupils who may experience social, emotional or behavioural difficulties.

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Using positive behaviour-management and de-escalation strategies.
• Helping pupils regulate their emotions and develop appropriate coping strategies.
• Identifying potential triggers and intervening early to prevent escalation.
• Supporting pupils to remain engaged and focused during lessons.
• Reinforcing school expectations, boundaries and positive behaviour.
• Supporting pupils during transitions, breaktimes and other less structured periods.
• Helping to implement individual behaviour plans and support strategies.
• Recording and reporting behavioural incidents and pupil progress.
• Building positive, consistent and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams and parents/carers.
• Supporting the wider classroom when required and helping to maintain a safe, positive learning environment.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate must have previous experience supporting children or young people who display challenging behaviour. You should be calm, resilient and confident when responding to difficult situations while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.

Experience within education and training, SEND, SEMH, alternative provision or a similar setting would be highly beneficial. Knowledge of behaviour-management techniques, emotional regulation and de-escalation strategies would also be advantageous.

This position would suit someone who is passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and understands that challenging behaviour can often be a form of communication.