We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a local primary school as a Worry Buster. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting pupils by addressing their worries, preventing behavioural issues, and ensuring a safe and positive learning environment. This primary school offers a holistic approach to education, they have implemented the 'Worry Busters' program, designed to support the de-escalation and prevention of difficult or dangerous behaviour among our pupils.
Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one and small group support to pupils experiencing anxiety or behavioural challenges.
- Implement strategies to deescalate difficult situations and prevent dangerous behaviour.
- Foster a calm and supportive atmosphere where pupils feel safe to express their concerns.
- Work closely with teachers, senior leaders, and other staff to identify pupils in need of support.
- Develop and utilise engaging activities to help pupils manage their worries and emotions effectively.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Experience working with children in an educational or support setting.
- Strong understanding of behaviour management and de-escalation techniques.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to create a supportive and engaging learning environment.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping children manage their worries and succeed.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about supporting children's emotional wellbeing and have the skills and experience to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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