Y1 Teaching Assistant

Position: Y1 Teaching Assistant (Contract)
Teaching Assistant - Behaviour Support Year 1

Location:

Rochdale (OL11)
Pay: £103.95 - £110 per day
Start: ASAP / Ongoing

A mainstream school in Rochdale (OL11) is seeking a resilient, confident and experienced Teaching Assistant to provide high-quality behaviour support to pupils who require consistency, structure and strong adult guidance.

The school supports pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs, and is looking for a Teaching Assistant who can build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries and high expectations.

The Role:

Supporting pupils with challenging behaviour, both in and out of the classroom

Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and leadership to implement behaviour strategies

Providing 1:1 and small group support

Promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in learning

Acting as a calm, firm and consistent presence throughout the school day

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Have proven experience supporting behaviour in a school or similar setting

Be confident, assertive and emotionally resilient

Have knowledge of de-escalation strategies and behaviour management techniques

Be patient, consistent and able to remain calm under pressure

Have a genuine passion for supporting pupils who need strong role models

What's on

Offer:

A supportive and experienced staff team

A school committed to positive behaviour approaches

Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' lives

Competitive daily rate of £103.95 - £110, based on experience

If you are a strong Teaching Assistant who thrives in a challenging but rewarding environment and is committed to helping pupils succeed, we would love to hear from you