Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Teaching Assistant | 1:1 Support | Behaviour Support | SEN / ALN

Hoop Education are recruiting for an experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil within a welcoming primary school in Cardiff.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Behaviour Support Assistant who is confident supporting children with behavioural needs and can build a positive, trusting relationship with an individual pupil.

You will provide dedicated 1:1 support to a primary-aged pupil, helping them to engage positively with their learning and manage behaviour throughout the afternoon.

The role will involve:

• Providing consistent 1:1 support to an individual pupil
• Supporting a pupil with behavioural and emotional needs
• Building a positive and trusting relationship with the child
• Encouraging engagement, confidence and participation in learning
• Supporting positive behaviour and helping the pupil regulate their emotions
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team
• Following the school's behaviour, safeguarding and support procedures
• Adapting your approach according to the pupil's individual needs
• Helping create a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment

We are looking for someone who has relevant experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs.

Suitable backgrounds may include:

• Teaching Assistant
• 1:1 Teaching Assistant
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Behaviour Support Worker
• Learning Mentor
• Youth Worker
• Residential Support Worker
• Childcare or education professional

The successful candidate will be:

• Patient, calm and consistent
• Confident managing challenging behaviour
• Able to build strong relationships with children
• Understanding of SEN / ALN and behavioural needs
• Adaptable and able to respond to individual needs
• Reliable, professional and enthusiastic
• Comfortable working as part of a school team

You must have:

• Previous relevant experience supporting children/young people
• Experience working with behavioural needs
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Current registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• Availability Monday–Friday afternoons

• From £46.50 per day
• Weekly pay
• No payroll charges
• Long-term school opportunity
• Dedicated education recruitment consultant
• FREE CPD and professional development
• Support throughout your placement
• Opportunity to build further experience within education

• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location:

In person