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Are you a patient, resilient, and proactive Teaching Assistant with proven experience in managing and supporting positive behaviour in children?

We are seeking an exceptional 1:1 Teaching Assistant with a strong behaviour support focus to join our dedicated team in Blackpool. This is a crucial 1-year fixed-term contract role, providing targeted academic and behavioural support to an individual student who requires consistent guidance and positive strategies to thrive in their learning environment.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a significant and lasting impact on a young person's educational journey and their ability to engage positively at school. We are looking for someone with a calm approach, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a structured, inclusive, and nurturing atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities:

Individualised Behaviour Support: Implement agreed-upon behaviour plans and strategies effectively on a 1:1 basis, responding to and de-escalating challenging behaviours calmly and consistently.

Positive Reinforcement: Proactively encourage and reinforce positive behaviours, helping the student develop self-regulation and coping mechanisms.

Academic Support: Provide tailored in-class learning support to ensure the student can access the curriculum and achieve their academic potential, adapting resources as needed.

Relationship Building: Develop a strong, trusting, and professional rapport with the student, fostering a sense of security and encouraging engagement.

Collaboration: Work closely with the class teacher, SENCo, parents/carers, and other external professionals (e.g., Educational Psychologists, Behaviour Support Teams) to ensure a consistent and holistic approach.

Observation & Reporting: Accurately observe and record the student's behaviour patterns, triggers, and responses, contributing to reviews and the refinement of support plans.

Social & Emotional Development: Support the student in developing social skills, managing emotions, and building positive relationships with peers and adults.

Safeguarding: Uphold the school's robust safeguarding policies and procedures at all times, ensuring the welfare and safety of the student.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a calm, patient, resilient, and highly adaptable individual who is passionate about making a positive difference to a child's learning and behaviour.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Behaviour Management: Proven experience working with children or young people who display challenging behaviours, ideally within a school or educational setting.

De-escalation Skills: Demonstrated ability to remain calm and apply effective de-escalation techniques in challenging situations.

Communication: Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong rapport and convey clear expectations.

Patience & Empathy: A high degree of patience, empathy, and understanding of the underlying causes of challenging behaviour.

Proactive Approach: Ability to anticipate potential issues and implement proactive strategies to prevent escalation.

Teamwork & Initiative: Ability to work effectively as part of a team (including teachers, SENCo, and external specialists) and also independently with the student.

Record Keeping: Good organisational skills for maintaining accurate and concise records of observations and interventions.

Safeguarding: A robust understanding of child protection and safeguarding principles in a school environment (an Enhanced DBS check will be required upon appointment).

Qualifications: Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools) or equivalent experience.

Desirable (but not essential):

Specific training in behaviour management strategies (e.g., Team Teach, MAPA, Restorative Justice, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention).

Experience supporting students with specific Special Educational Needs (e.g., ADHD, ASC/Autism, SEMH - Social, Emotional, Mental Health difficulties).

Why Join Our Team in Blackpool?

Be a vital part of a supportive, inclusive, and dedicated school community.

Make a profound and tangible difference to a student's ability to engage and succeed in school.

Work collaboratively with experienced SENCo and class teachers.

Enjoy the stability of a 1-year fixed-term contract with potential for extension.

Application Process:

If you are a dedicated and skilled 1:1 Teaching Assistant with a strong behaviour focus looking for a rewarding fixed-term contract in Blackpool, we encourage you to apply today!

Please submit your CV along with a comprehensive Cover Letter (maximum two pages) clearly outlining your experience in behaviour management, your approach to supporting individual students, and why you are the ideal candidate for this crucial role. Applications should be sent to (url removed)

Closing Date for Applications: Friday, 18th July 2025 at 12:00 PM

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and the right to work in the UK. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals