📍 Location: Oldham
📅 Start Date: ASAP
📄 Contract Type: Full-time | Long-term
💷 Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Are you an empathetic and resilient professional with experience supporting children with SEND and challenging behaviour? Are you confident using behaviour management strategies to help pupils engage positively with learning?
Tradewind Recruitment
is currently recruiting for a dedicated Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 4 pupil within a supportive primary school in Oldham.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in a child's educational journey by helping them feel supported, safe, and able to succeed within the classroom environment.
The Role
As a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant, you will:
Provide focused 1:1 support for a Year 4 pupil with behavioural needs
Use effective de-escalation and behaviour management strategies to support positive outcomes
Work closely with the class teacher and external professionals to follow an individual support plan
Encourage the pupil's engagement in learning and classroom activities
Maintain a calm, positive, and consistent approach throughout the school day
Record behaviour incidents, progress, and interventions when required
Build a trusting and supportive relationship with the pupil to encourage confidence and development
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience supporting pupils with SEND and/or challenging behaviour
Team-Teach training, or willingness to complete relevant training
A calm, patient, and resilient approach to behaviour support
Strong communication and teamwork skills
The ability to adapt quickly to changing situations within the classroom
A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning
What the School Offers
A supportive and inclusive school environment
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Long-term stability with competitive rates of pay
The opportunity to make a lasting impact on a child's education and wellbeing
A rewarding role within a dedicated and experienced staff team
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on and dynamic environment and is committed to helping children develop the confidence, structure, and support they need to succeed.
How to Apply
To apply, please contact Chris Morgan by calling (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed)
Salary description
£95.00 - £100.00 per day