SEN Behaviour TA – Primary School (Full-Time)

Aspire People; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting a dedicated Behaviour Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEN primary school in Bolton. This full-time, long-term role is ideal for Psychology or Educational Psychology graduates seeking hands-on classroom experience with children who have additional needs.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, help with emotional regulation and positive behaviour management, and work with the SEN team to build strong relationships and effective strategies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology or Educational Psychology.
• Experience with children with SEN/SEMH.
• Experience in behaviour management and emotional regulation.
• Patient, resilient and empathetic.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support children with SEN/SEMH needs.
• Manage challenging behaviour and de-escalate where needed.
• Support emotional regulation and coping strategies.
• Identify triggers and apply appropriate behaviour management strategies.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and work with the SEN team.

Skills

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Rapport building

Education

Psychology degree

Educational Psychology degree

Job description

Aspire People are recruiting a dedicated Behaviour Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEN primary school in Bolton. This full-time, long-term role is ideal for Psychology or Educational Psychology graduates seeking hands-on classroom experience with children who have additional needs.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, help with emotional regulation and positive behaviour management, and work with the SEN team to build strong relationships and effective strategies.