Job Description

About The Role
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience/Numeracy/literacy skills with a good level of knowledge and understanding (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)
Start Date: 1st January 2026
Salary: 24,998 per annum
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Level 3 SEN Behaviour to join our fantastic team at Pioneer House High School
We are seeking to appoint a qualified, enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant (Level 3, SEN) Behaviour to support our dedicated Team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting both students and staff to promote positive behaviour for learning, implement targeted strategies, and contribute to a safe, supportive school environment.
Main purpose of the role:

• You will work across the school to support teaching, learning, and behaviour management, as directed by teaching and senior staff.
• You will work closely with the Behaviour Team to provide interventions and guidance that improve students' emotional regulation, engagement, and overall progress.
• You must be able to build strong relationships across the school community including with pupils, staff, parents, and external professionals.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Respond promptly to behaviour incidents and support pupils in managing emotions and maintaining a safe, positive learning environment.
• Work proactively with staff, families, and external agencies to develop individualised behaviour strategies and interventions.
• Support the emotional and social development of pupils through structured programmes and positive reinforcement.
• Collaborate with class teachers, the Support for Learning Team, and Safeguarding Team to ensure consistent support for pupils presenting with challenging behaviours.
• Keep detailed records of behaviour incidents and interventions, and contribute to regular reporting to the Behaviour Lead.

About the Candidate
Working for Prospere Learning Trust
Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays - teachers as per School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust:
Who we are looking for:

• Qualified to Level 3, Teaching Assistant or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Proven experience working with young people who display challenging behaviour and/or social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents/carers, and external agencies.
• A proactive, calm, and compassionate approach to supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and the wider school community.

About Us
To apply for this job role, please complete the application form and email it to: FSowden@prospere.org.uk
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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed .
This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

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