Teaching Assistant (Behaviour Support)

Vetro Recruitment; Blaenavon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training & development

Experience in specialist ALN provision

Support from recruitment consultant

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with ALN and sensory needs in a Monmouthshire school. You will provide 1:1 and small-group assistance, applying positive behaviour strategies to maintain a safe, structured classroom.

You will work closely with teachers and ALN staff to implement individual plans, adapt materials, and help pupils reach their goals in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required or willingness to obtain.
• 3 months experience with children in school, ALN or specialist setting preferred.
• Confidence in using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Experience with sensory needs, autism or complex ALN is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with ALN and sensory needs.
• Apply positive behaviour management and de-escalation techniques.
• Adapt communication and activities to individual abilities.
• Create a calm, safe, and structured learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and ALN staff to implement support plans.
• Recognise triggers and respond confidently to challenging situations.

Skills

Positive behaviour management

De-escalation strategies

Communication

Teamwork

Education

EWC registration

Safeguarding training

Job description

Job Title

Sensory Resource Base Teaching Assistant (Behaviour Support)

Location

Monmouthshire, South Wales

Pay

£92.59 per day minimum

Employment Type

Temporary, Full-time (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm)

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Sensory Resource Base within a school in Monmouthshire. We are looking for a confident, patient and nurturing individual with proven experience managing challenging behaviour and supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).

You will provide tailored support to pupils with complex sensory and behavioural needs, using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to create a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with ALN, sensory needs and challenging behaviour.
• Implementing positive behaviour management strategies, including de-escalation techniques and emotional regulation support.
• Supporting pupils with complex needs, adapting communication methods and learning activities to individual abilities.
• Creating a calm, safe and structured environment that promotes positive behaviour, engagement and independence.
• Working closely with teachers, ALN staff and other professionals to implement individual support plans and behaviour strategies.
• Recognising behavioural triggers and responding confidently and appropriately to challenging situations.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to obtain).
• 3 months experience working with children, ideally within a school, ALN or specialist setting.
• Confidence in using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Experience supporting pupils with sensory needs, autism or complex ALN would be advantageous.
• A patient, resilient and nurturing approach, with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration, or willingness to register, alongside safeguarding training and required compliance checks.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive daily rate of £92.59 minimum, with weekly pay.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Valuable experience working within a specialist ALN provision.
• Dedicated support from an education recruitment consultant with first-hand teaching and ALN classroom experience.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils requiring additional behavioural and sensory support.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client.

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.