Specialist Behaviour Teaching Assistant
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £130 to £140 a day |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | OL15 9AB |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 29 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 27 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Specialist Behaviour Teaching Assistant
Location: Littleborough
Contract: Temp
Full time/Part time: Full time
Pay: £130-£140 per day
Start date: ASAP
Expected End date: End of the academic year
A welcoming school in Littleborough is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Specialist Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join their team on a long-term basis. The school provides a supportive and nurturing environment for pupils with a range of additional needs and behavioural challenges, ensuring every pupil receives the personalised support they need to thrive.
The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting pupils throughout the school day, working closely with teachers and the wider support team to provide high-quality academic, social and emotional support.
Key responsibilities:
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Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with behavioural and additional needs
Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with behavioural and additional needs
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Supporting pupils with behaviour management and emotional regulation
Supporting pupils with behaviour management and emotional regulation
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Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
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Using positive behaviour strategies to encourage engagement and independence
Using positive behaviour strategies to encourage engagement and independence
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Supporting pupils with their learning and social development
Supporting pupils with their learning and social development
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Following individual support and behaviour plans and contributing to pupils' development
Following individual support and behaviour plans and contributing to pupils' development
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Working closely with teachers and other support staff to ensure pupils receive consistent support
Working closely with teachers and other support staff to ensure pupils receive consistent support
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Creating a calm, safe and nurturing environment for pupils
Creating a calm, safe and nurturing environment for pupils
What the school offers:
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A supportive school environment with a strong support network
A supportive school environment with a strong support network
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A welcoming and experienced staff team
A welcoming and experienced staff team
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A supportive environment focused on pupil development and wellbeing
A supportive environment focused on pupil development and wellbeing
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A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils
A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils
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Long-term, ongoing work until the end of the academic year
Long-term, ongoing work until the end of the academic year
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with additional needs and behaviour challenges, and looking to develop their experience within a supportive school setting.
The successful applicant will:
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Have experience working with children or young people, ideally supporting pupils with behavioural or additional needs
Have experience working with children or young people, ideally supporting pupils with behavioural or additional needs
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Be patient, calm and nurturing in their approach
Be patient, calm and nurturing in their approach
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Be confident supporting behaviour, emotional regulation and challenging behaviour
Be confident supporting behaviour, emotional regulation and challenging behaviour
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Be proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team
Be proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team
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Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Have full-time availability for the duration of the role
Have full-time availability for the duration of the role
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Hold a valid Enhanced DBS on the child workforce
Hold a valid Enhanced DBS on the child workforce
What we offer
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Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
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Dedicated consultant and ongoing support
Dedicated consultant and ongoing support
Compliance and safeguarding:
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2026) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.