At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a primary-aged pupil 1:1, helping them overcome barriers to learning.
- Company: Teaching Personnel, dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, term-time only, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy a rewarding career in education.
- Why this job: Be a vital part of a child's educational journey and help them thrive.
- Qualifications: Compassionate, resilient individuals with a passion for supporting children.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 28000 £ per year.
Location: Croydon
Position: 1:1 Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-time, Term-Time Only
Salary: £100-£105 per day (dependent on experience)
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is seeking resilient, compassionate, and committed individuals to support a primary-aged pupil on a 1:1 basis who requires additional behavioural and emotional support to access education successfully. This rewarding role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and can build positive, trusting relationships through consistency, patience, and understanding.
Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and the wider pastoral team, you will play a vital role in helping a pupil develop emotional regulation, positive behaviours and confidence within the classroom.
As a 1:1 Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.
- Build a positive and trusting relationship with your assigned pupil.
- Support pupils who may display behaviours that challenge due to additional needs, trauma, anxiety or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
- Encourage engagement in learning and promote independence.
- Implement behaviour support strategies and individual support plans.
- Use positive behaviour management techniques to de-escalate challenging situations.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals.
- Record observations and provide feedback on progress and wellbeing.
- Help create a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment.
Key qualities required:
- Patient, calm and emotionally resilient.
- Confident supporting children with behavioural or additional needs.
- Able to remain positive and professional in challenging situations.
- Skilled at building strong relationships and maintaining clear boundaries.
- Passionate about making a genuine difference to children's lives.
- Flexible and proactive in their approach.
Experience in any of the following would be highly beneficial:
1:1 Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant in Croydon employer: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. With a strong focus on creating a supportive and inclusive work culture, employees are encouraged to grow through ongoing training and collaboration with experienced educators. Located in Croydon, this role offers the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while working within a dedicated team committed to fostering positive educational experiences.
