Learning Support Assistant

Are you confident supporting children with challenging behaviour in a Primary setting?

Do you have the resilience, patience and adaptability to build positive relationships with pupils?

Would you like the opportunity to develop your skills in behaviour management and Team Teach training?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist behavioural Primary school in East Cardiff to recruit a Teaching Assistant. The school provides a nurturing and structured environment with small class sizes, allowing pupils to receive the individual support they need to achieve positive outcomes both academically and socially.

The school is looking to appoint a full-time Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis, with the potential to secure a permanent position directly with the school. The successful Teaching Assistant will support Primary-aged pupils with behavioural needs, working closely with teaching staff to promote engagement, emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies. Team Teach training is desirable, however on-site Team Teach trainers are available to support and train successful applicants.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs, SEMH or challenging behaviours

• A passion for supporting Primary-aged pupils to achieve their full potential

• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills

• The ability to remain calm, patient and resilient in challenging situations

• Team Teach training is desirable but not essential

• A proactive and positive attitude towards supporting pupils and staff

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply

• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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