Teaching Assistant – Behaviour Support

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Wellingborough is seeking a compassionate Pastoral and Behaviour Support Officer to join their team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and fostering positive behaviour in a primary school setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pastoral support to pupils, including one-to-one and small group interventions.
• Support staff in managing behaviour and implementing positive behaviour strategies.
• Promote pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development.
• Work closely with parents, carers, and external agencies when needed.
• Monitor, report, and track pupil progress in wellbeing and behaviour.

Requirements:

• Experience working with primary-aged children in a pastoral or behaviour support capacity.
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and safeguarding procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy, patience, and a positive approach to supporting children.
• Relevant qualifications in childcare, pastoral care, or education are desirable.

Benefits:

• Supportive and friendly school environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Chance to make a real difference in pupils’ lives.

If this position isn’t quite what you are looking for, please still get in touch to discuss other available roles. If you also know of someone else who may be interested, earn extra money with our referral bonus, up to £250!

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For other available positions please refer to our website.

Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.