Behaviour TA
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £120 to £120 a day |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | TS24 0SA |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Job Description:
Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant
Primary School - Rochdale
Location: Rochdale
Contract: Long-term ongoing
Full time/Part time: Full time
Pay: £105-£130
Start date: September 2026
Expected End date: End of the academic year
A warm and supportive primary school in Rochdale is seeking a caring, resilient, and dedicated Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis from September until the end of the academic year. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with behavioural needs and helping them develop positive relationships, confidence, and strategies to succeed in school.
About the Role
You will work closely with pupils who require additional support with their behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support where required, helping pupils manage challenging situations and develop positive behaviours while working alongside the class teacher and wider school team.
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with behavioural and emotional needs.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and act as a consistent source of support.
- Implement appropriate behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
- Support pupils with emotional regulation and help them develop coping strategies.
- Encourage positive behaviour and engagement with learning.
- Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff to meet individual pupil needs.
- Follow individual behaviour and support plans consistently.
- Assist pupils with their learning and encourage independence.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment.
- Maintain professional standards of safeguarding, confidentiality, and pupil wellbeing.
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience working with children or young people.
- Experience supporting children with behavioural, emotional, or additional needs.
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
- Confident managing challenging behaviour and potentially difficult situations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to build positive relationships and establish clear boundaries.
- Understanding of safeguarding and the importance of pupil wellbeing.
- Has the right to work in the UK and is available full-time.
Desirable (but not essential)
- Previous experience working as a Behaviour Support TA or Teaching Assistant.
- Experience working within a primary school or SEN setting.
- Experience supporting children with SEMH or behavioural needs.
- Knowledge of behaviour management and de-escalation techniques.
- Relevant education, childcare, youth work, or SEN qualifications.
This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant role in a supportive Rochdale primary school, where you can build meaningful relationships with pupils and make a genuine difference to their behaviour, confidence, and educational development.
What we offer
- Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
- Dedicated consultant and ongoing support
- Competitive daily rates of £95 - £115
- Long-term work from September until the end of the academic year
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.