Teaching Assistant (Behaviour Support)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training opportunities

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Sensory Resource Base Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex sensory and behavioural needs in a Monmouthshire school. You will use positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques to maintain a calm learning environment and support ALN pupils.

The role requires DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain), and roughly 3 months of experience working with children.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain DBS check.
• 3 months experience working with children, ideal in school/ALN.
• Confidence in using positive behaviour management and de-escalation.
• Experience with sensory needs or complex ALN is advantageous.
• Patient, resilient and nurturing with teamwork and communication skills.
• EWC registration or willingness to register and safeguarding compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with ALN and challenging behaviour.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Adapt activities for pupils with sensory needs and complex ALN.
• Create a calm, safe, structured learning environment.
• Work with teachers and ALN staff to implement support plans and strategies.
• Recognise triggers and respond confidently to challenging situations.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Teamwork

ALN experience

Education

EWC registration

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

As a Sensory Resource Base Teaching Assistant, your daily duties will include:

• 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

To be successful as a Sensory Resource Base Teaching Assistant, you will need:

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