Teaching Assistant with responsibility for Behaviour

Job Description:

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs? Do you have the resilience, creativity and commitment to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs to thrive both academically and personally? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We are seeking several Teaching Assistants with a strong focus on Behaviour Support to join our dedicated team. Our setting provides a safe, nurturing and highly supportive environment where pupils with a range of SEMH needs are encouraged to grow in confidence, independence and emotional regulation.

As a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Work closely with teachers, support staff and senior leaders to provide tailored support for pupils with SEMH needs.

• Build positive, trusting relationships to help pupils feel safe, understood and ready to learn.

• Contribute to individual behaviour plans, implementing consistent strategies and interventions.

• Support pupils in managing their emotions, developing resilience and improving engagement in lessons.

• Encourage positive behaviour through de-escalation, restorative approaches and proactive support.

• Assist with academic learning, adapting tasks to meet individual needs.

• Create a calm, structured and supportive environment across the school day.

We welcome applicants with experience in:

• Supporting children with challenging behaviour or SEMH needs

• Working in schools, specialist provisions, youth work or similar settings

• De-escalation strategies, trauma-informed practice or therapeutic approaches

• Building meaningful relationships with pupils who may have experienced difficulty in previous educational placements

Most importantly, you will bring:

• Patience, empathy and emotional resilience

• A positive, proactive attitude

• The ability to stay calm under pressure

• A genuine belief that every child can succeed

• Supportive, committed staff team

• Strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion and positive relationships

• Ongoing training in behaviour support, SEMH, and therapeutic approaches

• Opportunities for professional development and progression

• A role where every day is different — and every day makes a difference