Behaviour Support Teacher Assistant

Long Term Futures Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures Ltd is seeking a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Brent. You will support three Year 2/3 pupils outside the main classroom, helping with communication, emotional regulation and positive behaviour through small-group activities.

Starting ASAP, the role is full-time and long-term temporary, paying £110-£120 per day. You will work closely with class teachers and the SENCo to foster confidence, independence and social interaction while

Qualifications

• Previous SEN or behaviour support experience within a primary school.
• Experience supporting speech and language needs is desirable.
• Confident leading small-group activities independently.
• Understanding of KS1 and lower KS2 learning.
• Calm, patient and resilient when pupils need additional support.
• Able to build trusting relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Support a small group of three Year 2/3 pupils
• Deliver targeted learning activities outside the classroom
• Support speech, language and communication development
• Use positive behaviour strategies and consistent routines
• Help pupils manage emotions and engage with learning
• Adapt activities to individual learning needs
• Encourage confidence, independence and social interaction
• Work closely with class teachers and the SENCo

Skills

SEN experience

Behaviour support

Group leadership

Patience

Primary school experience

Job description

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Location: Brent, NW2 (commutable from Kilburn, Cricklewood, Dollis Hill, Queen's Park and Harlesden)

Pay: £110-£120 per day

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary

Are you confident supporting children who need a little extra patience, structure and encouragement to succeed?

Long Term Futures is recruiting a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to work with three pupils across Year 2 and Year 3 at a welcoming primary school in Brent.

You’ll provide targeted support outside the main classroom, helping pupils develop their communication, emotional regulation and positive behaviour through structured small-group activities.

About the Role

• Support a small group of three Year 2/3 pupils
• Deliver targeted learning activities outside the classroom
• Support speech, language and communication development
• Use positive behaviour strategies and consistent routines
• Help pupils manage emotions and engage with learning
• Adapt activities to individual learning needs
• Encourage confidence, independence and social interaction
• Work closely with class teachers and the SENCoIdeal Candidate

• Previous SEN or behaviour support experience within a primary school
• Experience supporting speech and language needs is desirable
• Confident leading small-group activities independently
• Understanding of KS1 and lower KS2 learning
• Calm, patient and resilient when pupils need additional support
• Able to build trusting relationships while maintaining clear boundaries

Why Long Term Futures?

We specialise in long-term and permanent education placements, helping Teaching Assistants secure stable roles where they can make a lasting difference. You’ll receive weekly pay, relevant SEN CPD and dedicated consultant support.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references