Academics
Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant – Gloucester Primary School
£90-£105 per day | Full-Time | Immediate Start | Gloucester
Are you passionate about supporting children who need extra guidance to succeed in school?
A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Gloucester is looking for a dedicated Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join their team immediately. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, behavioural challenges, and additional learning needs.
Whether you have experience in education, youth work, coaching, care, or support work, this role could be the perfect next step into a fulfilling career in education.
The Role
As a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with behavioural and emotional needs
- Help children develop positive relationships, confidence, and self-regulation skills
- Support pupils with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and additional learning needs
- Work closely with teachers and the SENCO to implement tailored support strategies
- Create a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment
- Encourage participation, independence, and academic progress
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
- Patient, resilient, and empathetic
- Confident building positive relationships with young people
- Passionate about supporting children's development and wellbeing
- Calm and proactive when managing challenging behaviour
- Experienced in education, youth work, coaching, care, support work, or childcare (desirable but not essential)
Why Apply?
- Competitive daily pay of £90-£105
- Immediate start available
- Full-time hours (8:30am – 3:30pm)
- Valuable experience for careers in teaching, psychology, counselling, social work, or SEN support
- Ongoing training and support from a dedicated education consultant
- Opportunity to secure long-term and permanent opportunities
Requirements
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Right to work in the UK
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today, by submitting your CV to this advert, to begin your journey as a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant in Gloucester.
Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant – Gloucester Primary School
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