Join Our Team as a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant
Job Title: Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant
Location: Newport
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Hourly Pay: From £12.90 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Are you passionate about supporting students with additional learning needs (ALN) and behavioural challenges? Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join one of our partner schools in Newport as a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant. This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on students' lives and contribute to their academic and personal growth.
The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their potential. Their mission is to “develop ambitious, confident young people who can express themselves clearly and have the skills to achieve their dreams.” If you share this vision, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide 1:1 or small group support for students with ALN and behavioural needs
* Build positive, trusting relationships with students and staff, offering emotional and social support
* Follow the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures
* Create a supportive, encouraging environment where students can thrive and build confidence
* Adapt to changing situations and provide flexible support as needed
What We’re Looking For:
* Enhanced Child Only DBS Certificate (we can help you obtain one)
* Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
* Two professional references covering the last 24 months
* Experience supporting children with special educational needs is a plus, but we also welcome applicants with personal experience or a strong willingness to develop their skills in this area
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
At Teaching Personnel, we are committed to supporting you throughout your career journey. Whether you’re just starting out in education or looking to expand your experience, our dedicated consultants will help you find the right role. We also offer a ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme, where you can earn extra money by recommending others to join our team.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role sounds like the perfect fit for you, click the Apply Now button to start your application!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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