Teaching Assistant (Behaviour Support)

Job Title: Sensory Resource Base Teaching Assistant (Behaviour Support) Location: Monmouthshire, South Wales Pay: £92.59 per day minimum Employment Type: Temporary, Full-time (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm) Job Overview An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Sensory Resource Base within a school in Monmouthshire. We are looking for a confident, patient and nurturing individual with proven experience managing challenging behaviour and supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN). You will provide tailored support to pupils with complex sensory and behavioural needs, using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to create a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Sensory Resource Base Teaching Assistant, your daily duties will include: * Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with ALN, sensory needs and challenging behaviour. * Implementing positive behaviour management strategies, including de-escalation techniques and emotional regulation support. * Supporting pupils with complex needs, adapting communication methods and learning activities to individual abilities. * Creating a calm, safe and structured environment that promotes positive behaviour, engagement and independence. * Working closely with teachers, ALN staff and other professionals to implement individual support plans and behaviour strategies. * Recognising behavioural triggers and responding confidently and appropriately to challenging situations. Requirements & Qualifications To be successful as a Sensory Resource Base Teaching Assistant, you will need: * Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to obtain). * 3 months experience working with children, ideally within a school, ALN or specialist setting. * Confidence in using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies. * Experience supporting pupils with sensory needs, autism or complex ALN would be advantageous. * A patient, resilient and nurturing approach, with excellent communication and teamwork skills. * Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration, or willingness to register, alongside safeguarding training and required compliance checks. Benefits & Work Environment * Competitive daily rate of £92.59 minimum, with weekly pay. * Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. * Valuable experience working within a specialist ALN provision. * Dedicated support from an education recruitment consultant with first-hand teaching and ALN classroom experience. * The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils requiring additional behavioural and sensory support. If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant with strong behaviour management skills and a passion for supporting pupils with additional learning needs, apply today! Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone