Behaviour and Pastoral Teaching Assistant

Behaviour and Pastoral Teaching Assistant (KS3/KS4)

Job type: Full-time, long-term
Location: Mainstream secondary school, Rochdale

We are recruiting a Behaviour and Pastoral Teaching Assistant to work with KS3 and KS4 pupils who need extra support to engage positively in school. This role is not a general classroom helper position and requires strong behaviour experience.

Requirements (must-have):

Proven experience working with secondary-age pupils (11-16) in a UK school

Background in behaviour support, pastoral work or inclusion

Confident managing challenging behaviour using de-escalation strategies

Ability to build positive, professional relationships with pupils

Strong communication skills with teachers, parents and pastoral teams

Desirable:

Experience in an Inclusion Unit, Pastoral Team or PRU/alternative provision

Training in Team Teach/positive handling (or similar)

Key duties:

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