Behaviour Support Assistant

Protocol Education; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant for a full-time role in a friendly Primary School in Islington. The successful candidate will assist teachers in creating a safe, engaging environment for students, particularly those with behavioral difficulties. This position starts in September 2025, offering consistent work with opportunities for professional development and an excellent support network.

Benefits

Excellent weekly pay

Opportunities for professional development

Online training courses available

Recommend a friend scheme (£50.00 per person)

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with behavioural issues is essential.
• Understanding of children's needs and the ability to create a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare classrooms and assist teachers with lesson materials.
• Supervise pupils during activities and manage behavior.

Skills

Communication

Active Listening

Empathy

Knowledge of educational content

Calm under pressure

Job description

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Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge?
Do you have experience working with children with behavioural issues?

We are looking for a highly experienced Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to start work on a full-time basis, working in welcoming and friendly Primary School in Islington. This position is to start in September 2025.

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 8:30-4

Pay rate is dependent on experience & qualifications

• Excellent weekly pay, paid into your account every Friday through PAYE
• Dedicated consultant who will support you through your whole placement
• Consistent work in the same school working with the same children for the whole academic year
• Online training courses available for you, FREE or discounted
• Opportunities for professional development
• Regular reviews and pay increases based on performance
• Rewarding job with an excellent, supportive team around you
• Invites to Protocol Education coffee mornings and events hosted for candidates
• Recommend a friend incentive scheme earning £50.00 per person (uncapped!)
• Easy transport links

Duties:

• Getting the classroom ready for lessons and clearing away afterwards so as to maintain a safe and clean environment
• Assisting Teachers in preparing the lesson materials and school equipment
• Recording and reporting a pupil’s progress to the Teacher
• Helping pupils stay focused during class hours
• Supervising group activities, sport events and school outings
• Helping Teachers manage student behaviour
• Looking after children who are unwell or upset
• Providing a healthy and safe learning environment for children

Skills:

• Ability to communicate clearly with Teachers and younger individuals
• Ability to create an encouraging learning environment for pupils
• Active listening skills
• Understanding and sensitivity towards children
• Excellent knowledge of lessons that pupils are required to learn in class
• Ability to carry out tasks involving a computer or hand-device
• Ability to remain calm, during stressful situations

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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