SEN - Sen Teaching Assistant

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Location:

Plymouth Pay: £14.61 per hour

Start date:

ASAP

Reed Education are working in partnership with a primary school in Plymouth to recruit an experienced Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant for an immediate start.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a confident Teaching Assistant who thrives in a dynamic classroom environment and can provide consistent, adaptable support to pupils with behavioural needs.

About the role

You will be primarily supporting two pupils within a mainstream primary classroom. One pupil can present with fluctuating engagement, including refusal to follow instructions and sudden changes in mindset. The second pupil, currently undergoing the EHCP process, requires additional but more manageable support.

The role requires close, proactive support to ensure both pupils can access learning while maintaining a positive environment for the wider class.

Key responsibilities

• Provide one to one and small group support within the classroom
• Support a pupil who may disengage or refuse tasks, even when motivated by preferred activities
• Use a range of approaches, including calm, reassuring or enthusiastic communication
• Support transitions between activities, including the use of visual timetables
• Help pupils regulate behaviour and remain engaged i...