Make a difference where it matters most — join a supportive primary school team helping children with behavioural needs thrive.
Behaviour Teaching Assistant – Primary School
Stonebridge, NW10 | £95–£105 per day PAYE | Full-Time | ASAP
Are you a Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Youth Worker with experience supporting children with behavioural needs?
Ortus Recruitment is working with a supportive mainstream primary school in Stonebridge, NW10, looking for a confident and resilient Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join their team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can build strong relationships with pupils whilst providing consistent support with behaviour, engagement and learning.
The Role
You will work closely with pupils who require additional support with their behaviour and emotional regulation, helping them remain engaged in school and access their education.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing 1:1 and small-group behaviour support
- Helping pupils manage challenging behaviour and emotions
- Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
- Supporting pupils to regulate and refocus
- Encouraging positive behaviour and appropriate boundaries
- Helping pupils engage with classroom learning
- Supporting literacy, numeracy and wider classroom activities
- Using positive reinforcement and de-escalation strategies
- Helping pupils develop confidence and independence
- Working closely with teachers and the wider pastoral team
- Following individual behaviour and support plans
About You
The school is looking for someone who is:
- Confident and resilient
- Patient and consistent
- Able to remain calm under pressure
- Naturally good at building relationships with children
- Comfortable working with challenging behaviour
- Firm but supportive when setting boundaries
- Positive and encouraging
- Reliable and professional
- Able to work as part of a wider school team
Previous experience working with SEMH, challenging behaviour, behavioural needs, youth work, mentoring, special educational needs or pastoral support is highly desirable.
This role would suit candidates with experience as a Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Youth Worker, Sports Coach or Residential Support Worker.
Why Apply?
This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience within a primary school environment whilst making a genuine difference to pupils who need consistent adult support.
You will work alongside experienced teachers and school staff and develop your skills in behaviour management, pastoral support and education.
Job Details
Job Title: Behaviour Teaching Assistant
Location: Stonebridge, NW10
Pay: £95–£105 per day PAYE
Hours: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Apply Today
If you’re a Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant or experienced Youth Worker looking for a full-time primary school role in Stonebridge, NW10, apply today.
Contact Alaa at Ortus Recruitment:
Email: alaa.aljaf@ortusrecruitment.com
If you have the confidence, patience and resilience to support pupils with behavioural needs, we’d like to hear from you.