Do you have the resilience to support children who’ve faced emotional or behavioural challenges?

Can you build trust where others may have struggled?

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact every single day?

Primary Teaching Assistant – 1:1 and Small Group Support

We are looking for a dedicated and emotionally intelligent Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive primary school team, providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils.

You’ll work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to support pupils who may be struggling with trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, or challenging behaviours. Your role will involve building strong, trusting relationships with students, implementing behaviour strategies, and helping them to re-engage with their learning in a safe and supportive environment.

This is more than a teaching assistant role — it’s a chance to be a consistent, positive presence in a young person’s life. You’ll be helping them feel seen, heard, and valued, possibly for the first time in their school journey.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be calm, compassionate, and consistent under pressure
• Have experience supporting young people with SEMH, trauma-informed needs, or behavioural difficulties
• Understand the importance of emotional regulation and positive behaviour support strategies
• Be confident working 1:1 or with small groups to deliver interventions or reintegration support
• Have excellent communication and de-escalation skills
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing

Role Requirements:

• Full-time availability (term-time only), typically Mon–Fri during school hours
• Prior experience in a similar setting (school, youth work, care, PRU, or alternative provision) is highly desirable
• Knowledge of SEMH, ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), and trauma-informed approaches is beneficial
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain one)

Why Apply:

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
• Access to high-quality CPD including behaviour management, de-escalation, and SEN training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant who understands your needs and career goals
• Flexibility to explore different school settings (mainstream, PRUs, specialist provisions)
• Opportunities for long-term roles and temp-to-perm transitions