Y1 Teaching Assistant. Education & Training

Overview

Teaching Assistant - Behaviour Support Year 1

Location: Rochdale (OL11)
Pay: 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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
  , 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.