Primary Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant - Pastoral & Behaviour Focus

Location: Leeds
Job Type: Full-Time (Term-Time Only)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £90 - £100 per day (depending on experience)

NextGen Teachers are currently working with a school based in Leeds who are seeking a dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant with a strong focus on pastoral care and behaviour support to join their nurturing and inclusive school community. This role is ideal for someone who understands the importance of emotional development as a foundation for learning and wants to work closely with children who may need additional behavioural or social support.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Supporting children across the school who may have emotional, behavioural, or social difficulties
• Working 1:1 or with small groups to help develop self-regulation and positive behaviour
• Building trusted relationships with pupils to help improve engagement and wellbeing
• Supporting the class teacher with behaviour management strategies in the classroom
• Liaising with pastoral staff, SENDCo, and external agencies where necessary
• Monitoring pupil progress and maintaining accurate records

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working in a primary school or with children in an educational setting
• Is calm, patient, and empathetic with a genuine interest in children's emotional development
• Understands the challenges some children face and is committed to inclusive practice
• Can remain resilient and adaptable in a dynamic school environment
• Has excellent communication skills and works well as part of a team

Requirements:

• Experience with SEMH or behaviour-focused roles
• Knowledge of restorative approaches or emotional literacy strategies
• Relevant qualifications in child development, mental health, or behaviour support
• Team Teach or similar behaviour management training
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to complete one
• The right to work in the UK
• Two professional references

If you have ALL of the above, please apply directly to this job advert

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