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1:1 Primary Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 20 days ago
Salary: £ 89.38 - 103 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Keele
Expire in: 8 days
Job Description
Job Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant – Behaviour Support
Location: Primary School in ST5 (Newcastle-under-Lyme area)
Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner if available)
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, term time only
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience
Make a Lasting Impact – 1:1 Behaviour Support Role in a Primary Setting
We are recruiting for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child with significant behavioural needs at a primary school in ST5. This role requires someone with exceptional behaviour management skills, patience, and the ability to build trust and structure for a pupil who needs consistent, individualised support throughout the day.
You will be working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider school team to implement strategies that help the pupil engage with learning, regulate their emotions, and develop socially and academically in a positive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide full-time, 1:1 support for a pupil with behavioural needs in a classroom setting
Implement and maintain clear routines and behaviour management strategies
Use de-escalation techniques and emotional regulation tools where necessary
Work alongside teaching staff and external professionals to follow an individual support plan (ISP/EHCP)
Encourage positive social interaction and promote a safe, structured learning environment
Essential Requirements:
Previous school-based experience OR strong transferable experience (e.g., youth work, residential care, SEMH support, coaching, etc.)
Proven ability to manage behaviour in a calm, consistent, and supportive way
Confident working 1:1 with children who may present with emotional or behavioural challenges
Resilience, empathy, and strong communication skills
A current DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one
What the School Offers:
A supportive and inclusive team environment
Ongoing CPD and behaviour training
A welcoming primary setting with a focus on nurture and high expectations
Opportunity to make a significant difference in the life of a young learner
If you have the confidence, experience, and commitment to support a child who needs consistency and care, we want to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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