Behavioural Teaching Assistant

Mainstream Primary School

Pay: £95 per day

Start Date: September 2026

Reed Education are currently recruiting for a dedicated and resilient Behavioural Teaching Assistant to work within a welcoming mainstream primary school in Doncaster.

This rewarding role involves supporting pupils who may present with challenging behaviour and have experienced adverse childhood experiences, trauma, or are currently looked after by the local authority. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of behaviour management strategies and be passionate about helping vulnerable children succeed both academically and emotionally.

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• Provide targeted support to pupils experiencing behavioural, emotional and social difficulties.
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• Build positive and trusting relationships with vulnerable children.
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• Support children who may have experienced trauma, attachment difficulties, or adverse childhood experiences.
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• Implement behaviour support strategies and individual support plans.
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• Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, safeguarding leads and external agencies.
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• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
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• Support pupils on a one-to-one and small group basis.
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• Experience supporting vulnerable children, looked after children, or those who have experienced trauma.
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• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to de-escalate challenging situations effectively.
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• Minimum Level 2 qualification in Teaching Assistant Practice, Childcare, Education, Health & Social Care, Youth Work or a related field.
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• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
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• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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• A genuine passion for supporting children to overcome barriers to learning.
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• Competitive daily pay of £95 per day
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• Weekly pay
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• Dedicated local education consultant
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• Access to CPD and training opportunities
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• Flexible supply, long-term and permanent opportunities
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• Access to a large network of local schools
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• Ongoing support with compliance and safeguarding requirements
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• Refer-a-friend scheme
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This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Behavioural Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.

Apply today or contact Reed Education for further information.