1:1 Teaching Assistant - Behaviour Support (Primary)
Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (Term Time)
Daily Rate: £110 - £130
Start Date: October 2025
Are you an experienced, empathetic, and resilient Teaching Assistant looking to make a real, lasting difference in a child's life?
Empowering Learning are working with a primary school in Stockton and are looking for an outstanding 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a primary-aged pupil with behaviours that challenge, in a welcoming and inclusive school. This is a full-time, long-term position that requires dedication, emotional intelligence, and a trauma-informed approach to behaviour.
About You: The Ideal Candidate Will Have...
Proven experience supporting children in a primary school setting, particularly those with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs or behavioural difficulties
A solid understanding of trauma-informed practice and how early adverse experiences can impact behaviour and learning
A calm, patient and nurturing approach, with the ability to de-escalate situations and build trust
Confidence working with individual behaviour plans, risk assessments and positive handling techniques (Team Teach or similar training is a bonus)
Strong communication skills - able to liaise effectively with class teachers, SENCOs, parents/carers, and external agencies
A genuine passion for supporting children to reach their potential, no matter the challenges they faceKey Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 support to a primary-aged child, acting as a consistent and trusted adult throughout the school day
Support the child in accessing learning both inside and outside the classroom, adapting activities where necessary
Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation through consistent routines, boundaries, and reinforcement
Deliver targeted interventions to support social skills, emotional literacy, and self-esteem
Observe and record behaviours, progress, and incidents accurately, feeding back to the SENCO and wider pastoral team
Work collaboratively with the class teacher and specialist staff to implement a bespoke support plan tailored to the child's needs
Encourage independence, resilience, and emotional well-being through a personalised and trauma-informed approachRequirements:
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
At least 6 months of relevant experience working with children with challenging behaviour or SEMH
Relevant qualifications or training (e.g., CACHE, Team Teach, MAPA, safeguarding) are highly desirableIf you're a compassionate and skilled TA who thrives in a role that's as rewarding as it is challenging, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today with your CV or contact Joel at Empowering Learning on (phone number removed).
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