Job Description

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant - Year 4

Are you a compassionate and resilient professional with experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour? Do you have a background in SEND and a strong understanding of managing complex needs? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting for a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 4 pupil who presents with extremely challenging behaviour. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to a child's educational journey, supporting both their learning and emotional well-being.

The Role

You will:

  • Provide consistent 1:1 support to a Year 4 pupil with significant behavioural challenges

  • Implement effective strategies to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour

  • Work collaboratively with the class teacher and external professionals to deliver an individualised support plan

  • Support the pupil with academic tasks to promote engagement and progress

  • Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment

  • Monitor, record, and report on behaviour, progress, and interventions

The Ideal Candidate

You will have:

  • Experience working with SEND and/or pupils with challenging behaviour

  • Team Teach training, or a willingness to complete training

  • A calm, patient, and proactive approach to behaviour management

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

  • A genuine commitment to supporting pupils' emotional and academic development

  • Flexibility and adaptability in response to changing situations

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant who thrives in a challenging yet highly rewarding role.

📞 To apply, please call Chris on 0161 674 0168
📧 Or email your CV to chris.morgan@twrecruitment.com