Teaching Assistant - Behaviour Specialist

Protocol Education Ltd; Yate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing primary school in Year 3, delivering tailored 1:1 support to a pupil with additional needs.

You will work closely with teachers to maintain high behaviour and wellbeing, using co-regulation strategies, and participate in small group activities inside and outside the classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Knowledge of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Able to work as part of a team and build positive relationships with children.
• DBS enhanced disclosure required.
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised 1:1 support for a pupil with additional needs.
• Use co-regulation strategies during lessons and unstructured times.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with children.
• Support pupils to engage with learning and school life.
• Work with teachers and staff to deliver effective provision.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, wellbeing and achievement.

Skills

1:1 support

SEMH knowledge

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Positive relationships

Education

Good standard of education

Job description

We are a nurturing and inclusive primary school committed to enabling all children to flourish. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team and provide tailored support for a pupil in Year 3.

This role will primarily involve 1:1 support, alongside some small group work both within and outside the classroom. The successful candidate will help pupils access learning effectively and develop socially, emotionally and academically.

About the Role

The successful candidate will:

• Provide personalised support for a pupil with additional needs.
• Use co-regulation strategies during lessons and unstructured times.
• Build positive, respectful and supportive relationships with children.
• Support pupils to engage positively with learning and school life.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other staff to deliver effective provision.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, wellbeing and achievement.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about helping every child reach their potential.
• Experienced in working with children, particularly those with additional needs.
• Knowledgeable about Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• An advocate for children with additional needs and committed to their success.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Positive, friendly and approachable.
• A strong role model for learning and behaviour.

Previous experience supporting pupils with special educational needs is desirable.

Particular skills or experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
• Understanding of the EYFS and Key Stage 1 curriculum

A good standard of education is essential, and experience working within a primary school setting is preferred. Appropriate training and ongoing professional development opportunities will be provided.

What We Offer

In return, we can offer:

• A caring, relationship-centred school community.
• An inclusive and forward-thinking environment.
• A dedicated and experienced staff team.
• High-quality continuing professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child's educational journey.

Contract Details

Start Date: ongoing
Hours: 8.30 to 15.30, Monday to Friday (30 min break)
Contract Type: Flexible, subject to funding

Recruitment Requirements

References: We require 24 months of references, including from any childcare based roles and your most recent employer

DBS: We require an Enhanced Child only DBS that is on the Update Service

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.