Behaviour support assistant

Academics; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-regarded educational staffing agency is seeking a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream primary school in Croydon from January 2026. This role involves providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils experiencing challenges in behaviour and emotional regulation. Ideal candidates will possess experience in similar settings, showcasing a calm and resilient approach while maintaining strong communication and teamwork skills. This long-term, term-time position offers a significant opportunity to positively impact children's academic and emotional success.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour in a school or similar setting.
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Confidence working in a mainstream primary school environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour support within the classroom.
• Support pupils in managing emotions and behaviour positively.
• Assist the class teacher in maintaining a focused and structured learning environment.
• Implement agreed behaviour strategies consistently.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to support engagement and progress.

Skills

Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

Behaviour support assistant Suitable to NQT New

Location: Croydon, London

Job Type: Temporary | Contract Hours

Post Date: 05/01/2026

Suitable to NQT: Yes

A welcoming mainstream primary school in Croydon is seeking a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join their team from January 2026. This is a long-term, term‑time position supporting pupils who require additional help with behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning.

Role Overview

As a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and pastoral staff to support pupils who display challenging behaviour. You will help create a calm, structured learning environment and support pupils in developing positive behaviour and social skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour support within the classroom
• Support pupils in managing emotions and behaviour positively
• Assist the class teacher in maintaining a focused and structured learning environment
• Implement agreed behaviour strategies consistently
• Build positive relationships with pupils to support engagement and progress

Person Specification

• Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour (school or similar setting)
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence working in a mainstream primary school environment

If you are passionate about supporting children to succeed both academically and emotionally, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Academics by submitting your CV.