1:1 Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant
- Year 4
- Full-time
- September 2026 – July 2027
A welcoming primary school in Old Trafford is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to work with a Year 4 pupil who finds certain aspects of learning and the school environment challenging.
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30 am – 3.30 pm
Pay: Competitive daily rate, paid weekly
About the Role
In this role, you will provide consistent 1:1 support to help the pupil access learning, regulate emotions, and engage positively with the school day. The child benefits from a calm, patient adult who can provide structure, reassurance, and clear boundaries while encouraging independence and confidence over time.
You will be part of a wider school team and will work closely with the class teacher and SEN staff to implement behaviour strategies and support plans tailored to the pupil’s needs.
Ideal Candidate
- Calm, resilient, and emotionally attuned, even in challenging moments
- Confident supporting behaviour in a positive, proactive way
- Patient and consistent, with the ability to build trust and strong relationships
- Observant and reflective, able to adapt support as the child’s needs change
- Committed to seeing progress over time and providing stability throughout the year
Qualifications and Experience
Experience supporting children with behavioural, social, or emotional needs is highly desirable, whether in a school, care, youth work, or similar setting.
All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance is provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 behavioural and emotional support throughout the school day
- Support the pupil to engage with learning in the classroom and wider school environment
- Implement agreed behaviour strategies and promote positive choices
- Help to manage transitions and potentially challenging moments
- Encourage independence, confidence, and social development
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff and SEN professionals
- Monitor progress and feed back to relevant staff
Benefits
- Weekly pay at a competitive rate
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Security of a full academic year placement without a permanent contract
- Opportunities for professional development and future long‑term or permanent roles
- Chance to gain in‑depth, meaningful experience within one setting
Safeguarding & Compliance
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’ and provide child protection and prevent duty training to all our registered candidates.
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