Behaviour Support Assistant Location: Tameside, OL6 Contract type: Temporary with the view to become permanent Job Type: Full-time (8.45am-3.30pm) Salary: £12.90 - £13.25 per hour Start date: Monday 6th January 2025 Teaching Personnel are currently seeking a dedicated and motivated behavioural support assistant to join a primary school in the OL6 area. This is a full-time position starting from Monday 6th January 2025 on an ongoing basis. As a behaviour support assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting children in Lower Key Stage 2 (LKS2) supporting pupils who struggle to access the curriculum. Your key responsibilities will include: Assist in managing classroom behaviour and implementing behaviour management strategies. Provide one-on-one support and group interventions to students who require additional help. Work closely with teachers and parents to ensure a consistent and supportive approach to behaviour management. Requirements Experience in working with challenging behaviours. Understanding of SEN. A positive role model. Calm, nurturing personality with the ability to diffuse challenging situations. Ability to use various techniques in behaviour management. Be able to implement strong boundaries. Relevant qualifications and previous experience preferred, but not essential. Benefits Competitive daily rate. Valuable classroom experience in a supportive school environment. Potential pathway to a teaching career. Make a tangible difference in the lives of students and the broader school community. In some cases, the potential to make this a permanent role. If you think you would be a suitable candidate for this role, please apply and attach your CV 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.