Primary Behavioural Support Teaching Assistant Peterborough

DATE POSTED

Subject

Behaviour

Job Branch & Location

Cambridgeshire - Peterborough

Job Setting & Role

Primary - Support
Supply
£93 - £110 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

About the role:

Justteachers are recruiting on behalf of one of our partner primary schools in Peterborough for a dedicated and compassionate Behavioural Support Teaching Assistant. This welcoming and inclusive school is seeking to appoint a committed individual for an immediate start. The position will initially be on a long-term supply basis, with the opportunity to secure a permanent role following a successful placement period.

As a Behavioural Support Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour or require additional emotional and behavioural guidance. Working closely with class teachers, SEN staff and school leaders, you will help create a safe, structured and nurturing environment where every child can succeed both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Experience supporting children with behavioural, emotional or additional learning needs within a primary school setting
  • Understanding of behaviour management strategies and restorative approaches
  • Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and act as a positive role model
  • Patience, resilience and a calm approach when working with challenging behaviours
  • Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to encourage engagement and progress
  • Work alongside teachers to implement behaviour support plans and interventions
  • Help create a positive learning environment that promotes inclusion and wellbeing
  • Monitor and report on pupil progress, behaviour and development

Pre-requisites:

  • Referenceable experience working within a school environment in the last two years
  • Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience preferred
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to remain adaptable and positive in a fast-paced environment
  • A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning

If you are interested in this position, please apply below.

Job Reference: JT25JS157966

PLEASE APPLY BELOW, OR CALL US NOW ON 01775 233 116

Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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