Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Brompton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is seeking a confident Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to support pupils across mainstream primary schools in the Gillingham and Medway area. The role focuses on pupils with additional needs, providing 1:1 support and small-group work to foster positive behaviour and engagement.

You will help pupils manage emotions, maintain focus, and participate in lessons throughout the day, collaborating with teachers and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour, SEN or additional needs.
• Ability to stay calm and professional in difficult situations.
• Patience, resilience and ability to build positive relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils needing behavioural and emotional support.
• Lead or support small-group sessions for children with SEN.
• Help pupils develop positive behaviour, social skills and emotional regulation.
• Manage challenging situations calmly using de-escalation strategies.
• Support pupils to access classroom learning and participate in school life.
• Work closely with teachers to maintain consistent support across settings.
• Be flexible and prepared to work across KS1 and KS2.

Skills

Behaviour support

SEN support

1:1 support

Student engagement

Education

DBS certificate

Job description

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Gillingham, Medway

Mainstream Primary Schools | KS1 and KS2

We're looking for a confident and resilient Behaviour Support TA to work across mainstream primary schools in the Gillingham and Medway area.

This role would suit someone who has experience supporting children with additional needs and can remain calm, patient and consistent when faced with challenging behaviour. You'll be supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis as well as working with small groups of children with SEN, helping them engage with learning and manage their emotions and behaviour throughout the school day.

What the role involves:

• Providing 1:1 support for pupils who need additional behavioural and emotional support.
• Leading or supporting small-group sessions for children with SEN.
• Helping pupils develop positive behaviour, social skills and emotional regulation.
• Managing challenging situations calmly and using appropriate de-escalation strategies.
• Supporting pupils to access classroom learning and participate in school life.
• Working closely with teachers and other school staff to maintain consistent support.
• Being flexible and happy to work across KS1 and/or KS2.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience supporting children with challenging behaviour, SEN or additional needs, or relevant qualifications in this area.
• Confidence managing difficult situations while maintaining a calm and professional approach.
• Patience, resilience and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• A valid DBS certificate or willingness to apply for a new one.
• A driver is preferred, as you may need to travel between schools in the Gillingham and Medway area.

The opportunity:

• Full-time work within mainstream primary school settings.
• Experience supporting a range of pupils and needs.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children's confidence, behaviour and learning.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy