KS2 Teaching Assistant - Behavioural Support

Desian Education; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Company pension

Free training and development

Dedicated support from Education consu

Access to exclusive vacancies

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Desian Education is recruiting a confident Teaching Assistant to support a Year 3/4 class in a primary school in Runcorn. This full-time, temporary position covers maternity leave with an immediate start for the right candidate.

You will lead small-group interventions, reinforce core curriculum learning and implement positive behaviour strategies to create a productive learning environment, supporting pupils with emotional regulation and challenging behaviours as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong curriculum knowledge across Key Stage 2
• Excellent behaviour management skills with pupils who have challenging behaviours
• Resilient, patient and calm under pressure

Responsibilities

• Lead small-group interventions to support pupils’ progress across the curriculum.
• Work closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging and effective learning opportunities.
• Implement positive behaviour management strategies to encourage positive choices and classroom engagement.
• Provide consistent support to pupils who require additional help with their learning and behaviour.
• Adapt to the needs of the wider school, supporting Year 5 and Year 6 classes when required

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Resilience

Calm under pressure

Job description

KS2 Teaching Assistant - Behavioural Support

Desian Education is currently recruiting for a confident and experienced Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming, single-form entry mainstream primary school in Runcorn. This is a full-time, temporary position covering maternity leave, with an immediate start available for the right candidate.

The successful applicant will work collaboratively with the class teacher within a mixed Year 3/4 classroom, supporting pupils’ academic progress, engagement and behaviour. The role will involve leading small-group interventions, reinforcing core curriculum learning and implementing positive behaviour management strategies to create a productive and supportive learning environment.

The school serves a community with significant social and economic challenges, and some pupils require additional support with emotional regulation, engagement and behaviour. At times, this can include disruptive behaviour and verbal aggression. The ideal candidate will therefore be resilient, proactive and confident in managing challenging situations calmly and consistently.

Your new role:

• Lead small-group interventions to support pupils’ progress across the curriculum.
• Work closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging and effective learning opportunities.
• Implement positive behaviour management strategies to encourage positive choices and classroom engagement.
• Provide consistent support to pupils who require additional help with their learning and behaviour.
• Adapt to the needs of the wider school, supporting Year 5 and Year 6 classes when required.

What you’ll get in return:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Company pension scheme
• Free training and professional development
• Dedicated support from an experienced Education consultant
• Access to exclusive vacancies
• Desian Education’s Refer a Friend scheme

What you need to succeed:

• Have strong curriculum knowledge and the confidence to support learning across Key Stage 2.
• Demonstrates excellent behaviour management skills and experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviours.
• Is resilient, patient and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
• Works collaboratively as part of a team and is flexible in responding to the school’s needs.
• Has previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a mainstream primary school.