Behaviour Teaching Assistant – Primary School
Location: Brent, NW London
Contract: Full-time, Term-time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £100–£105 per day
Recruitment Agency: Ortus Recruitment
Make a positive impact on children’s lives by helping them build confidence, manage their emotions and develop positive behaviours in a supportive primary school environment.
Ortus Recruitment is looking for a compassionate and committed Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in NW London. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting pupils with behavioural, emotional and social needs, helping them overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
In this role, you will work alongside teachers and the wider school team to provide tailored support, encourage positive choices and help pupils feel safe, understood and ready to learn.
The Role
As a Behaviour Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering one-to-one and small-group support to pupils who need additional behavioural and emotional guidance.
- Encouraging positive behaviour, reinforcing classroom expectations and promoting good decision-making.
- Helping children recognise and regulate their emotions while developing effective coping strategies.
- Following individual behaviour plans and using consistent approaches to support pupil progress.
- Supporting pupils to understand boundaries and respond positively to guidance.
- Establishing trusting relationships and providing a calm, consistent and encouraging presence.
- Managing challenging situations sensitively, using appropriate de-escalation techniques.
- Helping children build confidence, improve social skills and develop positive relationships with their peers.
- Working closely with class teachers, SEN staff and other professionals to ensure pupils receive appropriate support.
Previous experience working with children in a school, childcare, youth work, care or support setting would be beneficial, but is not essential for the right candidate.
Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, SEND or behavioural needs would be particularly advantageous. Relevant training and qualifications will also be welcomed.
What We Offer
- Competitive daily pay of £100–£105.
- Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.
- Opportunities to access relevant training and develop your skills.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference to children’s confidence, behaviour and learning.
- The opportunity to work within a supportive primary school setting.
- Potential opportunities for long-term placements and permanent positions.
Apply Today
If you are passionate about helping children build resilience, develop positive behaviours and overcome barriers to learning, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Join a school where your patience, encouragement and dedication can make a lasting difference.
Apply today through Ortus Recruitment to take the next step in your career as a Behaviour Teaching Assistant.