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Behaviour Support - Primary

Behaviour Support - Primary

Empowering LearningEaglescliffe, England, United Kingdom
29 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

1 : 1 Teaching Assistant - Behaviour Support (Primary)

Location : Stockton-on-Tees

Hours : Full-time, Monday to Friday (Term Time)

Daily Rate : 105 - 110

Start Date : September 2025

Are you an experienced, empathetic, and resilient Teaching Assistant looking to make a real, lasting difference in a child's life?

Empowering Learning are working with a primary school in Stockton and are looking for an outstanding 1 : 1 Teaching Assistant to support a primary-aged pupil with behaviours that challenge, in a welcoming and inclusive school. This is a full-time, long-term position that requires dedication, emotional intelligence, and a trauma-informed approach to behaviour.

About You : The Ideal Candidate Will Have

  • Proven experience supporting children in a primary school setting, particularly those with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs or behavioural difficulties
  • A solid understanding of trauma-informed practice and how early adverse experiences can impact behaviour and learning
  • A calm, patient and nurturing approach , with the ability to de-escalate situations and build trust
  • Confidence working with individual behaviour plans , risk assessments and positive handling techniques (Team Teach or similar training is a bonus)
  • Strong communication skills - able to liaise effectively with class teachers, SENCOs, parents / carers, and external agencies
  • A genuine passion for supporting children to reach their potential, no matter the challenges they face

Key Responsibilities :

  • Provide 1 : 1 support to a primary-aged child, acting as a consistent and trusted adult throughout the school day
  • Support the child in accessing learning both inside and outside the classroom, adapting activities where necessary
  • Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation through consistent routines, boundaries , and reinforcement
  • Deliver targeted interventions to support social skills, emotional literacy , and self-esteem
  • Observe and record behaviours, progress, and incidents accurately, feeding back to the SENCO and wider pastoral team
  • Work collaboratively with the class teacher and specialist staff to implement a bespoke support plan tailored to the child's needs
  • Encourage independence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing through a personalised and trauma-informed approach

    • Requirements :

  • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
  • At least 6 months of relevant experience working with children with challenging behaviour or SEMH
  • Relevant qualifications or training (e.g., CACHE, Team Teach, MAPA, safeguarding) are highly desirable

    • If you're a compassionate and skilled TA who thrives in a role that's as rewarding as it is challenging, we'd love to hear from you!

    Apply today with your CV or contact Jennifer at Empowering Learning on (phone number removed).

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