Teaching Assistant – Behaviour & Therapeutic Support - Primary

Teaching Assistant – Behaviour & Therapeutic Support Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire Start: Immediate Contract: Long-term - Possibly to permanent Top Marks Education is looking for an experienced and compassionate Teaching Assistant to work in a long-term position in Ely. We’re particularly keen to hear from someone who has experience supporting children and young people with behavioural difficulties and, importantly, understands that behaviour often has an underlying cause. The right person will be able to look beyond the behaviour itself, build positive and trusting relationships, and use a therapeutic, holistic and child-centred approach to help pupils feel safe, understood and ready to engage with learning. We’re looking for someone who: * Ideally holds a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent * Has experience supporting children with behavioural, emotional or additional needs * Understands that behaviour can be a form of communication * Has experience using therapeutic, trauma-informed or holistic approaches * Can build strong, consistent relationships while maintaining clear boundaries * Is patient, resilient, empathetic and calm under pressure * Can work effectively alongside teachers and wider pastoral/support teams * Is able to reliably travel to Ely, Cambridgeshire * Is available for an immediate start and looking for a long-term position This could be a fantastic opportunity for a TA who wants to make a genuine difference to children who may have found traditional classroom environments challenging. xjnqpsq Interested? If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Top Marks Education to discuss the role and immediate next steps