Teaching Assistant

Description

Teaching Assistant (TA2) – Behaviour Support (Year 4)

Location: Bispham

Start Date: After the Easter break (April 2026)

Contract: Full-time, long-term

Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience. £14.20 per hour.

Teaching Personnel are looking to appoint an experienced TA2 to support a child in Year 4 with challenging behaviour at a well-regarded primary school in Bispham. This is a rewarding, full-time role beginning immediately after the Easter holidays.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

Provide consistent 1:1 support to a child with behavioural needs

Use de-escalation and behaviour management strategies effectively

Work closely with the class teacher, SENCo and wider support team

Assist with emotional regulation and engagement with learning

Help create a calm, structured and positive environment

Follow individual behaviour plans and contribute to ongoing reviews

What We’re Looking For

Applicants should have:

Proven experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

Strong resilience, patience and confidence in behaviour management

A Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)

The ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff

A calm, consistent and empathetic approach

The School Offers

A supportive, inclusive and welcoming staff team

Guidance from experienced senior leaders and SEND specialists

Opportunities for professional growth and CPD

A chance to make a real difference to a child’s school experience

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

Weekly pay through PAYE

A dedicated consultant for ongoing support

Access to free and subsidised training, including behaviour management

Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles across the area

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. xjnqpsq Full assistance provided.

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