Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Breedon on the Hill; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 support from consultants

CPD courses and certificates

Market leading pay rates

Referral scheme

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is partnering with a mainstream Primary School in Breedon on the Hill, DE73, to recruit a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant. The role focuses on supporting pupils with additional needs and managing challenging behaviours within a structured learning environment.

The position is full-time and long-term, from ASAP until July 2027, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, across EYFS and KS1. You will help pupils access learning, manage emotions and build positive relationships in the

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND in a primary school setting.
• Experience working with pupils displaying challenging behaviours.
• Knowledge of positive behaviour management strategies.
• Confidence supporting children across EYFS and KS1.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable approach to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND to access learning and participate in activities.
• Assist with implementing positive behaviour strategies in class.
• Support emotional regulation and student relationships.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to monitor progress.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

EYFS KS1 support

Patience & resilience

Job description

Do you have experience supporting children with SEND and challenging behaviours within a primary school setting?

Are you confident managing challenging behaviours and implementing positive behaviour management strategies?

Do you have a patient, resilient and adaptable approach to supporting children across EYFS and Key Stage 1 / KS1?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream Primary School based in Breedon on the Hill, DE73, who are looking to appoint a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant. The school is seeking a confident and caring individual who can provide consistent support to pupils with additional needs and help create a positive, structured learning environment.

The school is looking to take on a SEND Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis from ASAP until July 2027, working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will support children across EYFS and Key Stage 1 / KS1 with SEND and challenging behaviours, helping pupils access learning, manage their emotions and develop positive relationships within the classroom.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children with SEND within a primary school setting
• Experience working with pupils who display challenging behaviours
• Knowledge of positive behaviour management strategies
• Confidence supporting children across EYFS and Key Stage 1 / KS1
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to supporting children's individual needs

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
• Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.